May 2009
Total Protection UK To Offer Protection From Swine Flu
With Swine Flu experts claiming that a worldwide pandemic could be on the cards leading to a death toll of up to 750,000 in the UK alone, many firms are rapidly selling out of face masks and ordering in new batches to cope with demand. The health and safety equipment specialists at Total Protection UK have huge supplies of masks at reasonable prices as they anticipate the Swine Flu outbreak to get considerably worse over the next few weeks. Here their Sales and Marketing Director, Mark Haylett, highlights why protection is better than cure.
With eight confirmed cases of Swine Flu in Britain so far and a further 257 suspected cases, it seems that everyone is starting to panic, including the NHS, who are working out strategies, in the event of the Swine Flu saga being declared as a phase six hazard by The World Health Organisation.
Mr Haylett from the firm who provide Breathing Apparatus , Confined Space Equipment , Gas Detection and Height Safety equipment, said, “Our masks have been selling like hot cakes, and fortunately we have them stock piled to cope with demand. If consumers are having trouble finding masks online, they should visit our website at www.totalprotectionuk.com and we can help.”
Experts are advising us all to take extra precautions including washing our hands regularly and sneezing into a handkerchief to stop the virus from spreading, but there is still no guarantee that you will not catch it even if these measures are followed.
Wearing a suitable mask when in close proximity to infected persons, can help to protect you from the spread of infection, but with so many on the market, it can be difficult to choose the right one, especially in the case of a global pandemic.
Mr Haylett added, “The World Health Organisation and other international bodies recommend using a mask that meets the FFP2 standard as a minimum. Health officials are advising that homemade masks and surgical masks, will certainly not protect you against Swine Flu. Masks that meet the FFP2 standard come stamped, so if in doubt have a look at the mask itself.
“I would advise anyone purchasing a mask for the protection of Swine Flu to purchase a mask from the MSA Affinity FR and Affinity Plus range. These masks are lightweight, comfortable for everyday use and the Affinity FR range even includes an improved optional exhalation valve. When these outbreaks occur it is essential that you take precautions should a global pandemic occur, that way, when everyone is stock piling masks at the very last minute, you can rest safe in the knowledge that you are prepared when it comes to both yours and your families health.”
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