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Facemask Performance & Respiratory Exposure Mitigation

A high-impact research programme undertaken during the COVID-19 pandemic evaluating the effectiveness of respirators, surgical masks, and cloth masks against submicron aerosols. The work generated evidence supporting occupational exposure mitigation, respiratory protection…

Facemask Performance & Respiratory Exposure Mitigation

Project Type

Public Health & Exposure Science

Client / Institution

Sustainability Alternatives

Year

2022

Location

Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Sector
Occupational HealthPublic Health
Theme
Air QualityCOVID-19Exposure SciencePPE

A high-impact research programme undertaken during the COVID-19 pandemic evaluating the effectiveness of respirators, surgical masks, and cloth masks against submicron aerosols. The work generated evidence supporting occupational exposure mitigation, respiratory protection programmes, and evidence-based PPE selection across healthcare, industrial, and public settings.

Role

Lead Researcher

Tools & Methods
Laboratory Aerosol TestingFiltration Efficiency AnalysisExposure AssessmentComparative Performance Evaluation

Outputs

  • Peer-reviewed Publication
  • Knowledge Product
  • Evidence Summary

Impact

Provided scientifically robust evidence supporting respiratory protection policies during one of the most significant global public health emergencies.