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Gavin Joynt, Ho Oi Man, Florence Yap

  1. Clean hands by washing or rubbing with alcohol based disinfectant
  2. Put on the following protective equipment in the following order
    1. N95 mask. Check the mask has been put on properly:
      • place both hands over the mask and exhale vigorously
      • if air leaks around the nose adjust the nosepiece
      • if air leaks at mask edges, reposition the straps for a better fit
      • recheck
    2. full face visor
    3. hat
    4. waterproof gown
    5. shoe covers
  3. Wash hands or rub with alcohol based disinfectant
  4. Put on gloves
  5. Look in mirror to confirm that equipment has been put on properly
© Gavin Joynt, Ho Oi Man, Florence Yap, September 2003

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