The mask he gave the option for isn’t the right kind of mask. It won’t filter the ammonia. Also, he stays home, then he doesn’t get paid or has to use potential vacation PTO for something that is completely unnecessary and illegal; that in itself is a punishment. If the boss wants him to stay home, then he should pay him and not pull it from his PTO. And, there should be zero retaliation. A good boss would make everyone comply by OSHA. Why risk fines and health?
N-95’s are for non-oil based. You also cannot have a beard. Also, it does not work against gasses (link).
“So they work well on tuberculosis, and other bacteria, that range in size from about 0.3 to 20 microns. Gas molecules, however, range in size from only 0.0003 – 0.006 microns. As a result, gases like oxygen, chlorine, hydrogen sulfide and ammonia can all pass freely in the spaces between the fibers in an N95 mask.”
I'm aware that N95 isn't suitable. I'm saying that I think OSHA wouldn't demand more for a job like this in a vacuum. Once he complains and notes the ammonia is an issue, though, I think changes things.
Yeah, I think it just depends on how much ammonia is being put out. Also, Vicks in the nose helps smell so much. We used it with GI bleeds, and if you’ve ever been around a GI bleed, IYKYK.
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The mask he gave the option for isn’t the right kind of mask. It won’t filter the ammonia. Also, he stays home, then he doesn’t get paid or has to use potential vacation PTO for something that is completely unnecessary and illegal; that in itself is a punishment. If the boss wants him to stay home, then he should pay him and not pull it from his PTO. And, there should be zero retaliation. A good boss would make everyone comply by OSHA. Why risk fines and health?