This blog-post is directed to employees….the drywall framers, hangers, tapers, fireproofers & plasteres who sand and finish mud & drywall.
Question: What type of respirator do you wear when you sand?
…answer? Anything I can find.
This question misleading… and is similar to the one where the attorney asks in divorce court, “Do you beat your wife only when you’re drunk, or all the time?”
But, reiterate.  Do you ever NOT wear a respirator when sanding? Answer: No. We always wear a respirator. It’s dusty.
So if I may ask a leading question (as a bad attorney): What type of respirator would you wear if you were worried about OVERexposure?
Answer: a tight fitting 1/2 face (or full face, for eye protection & fogging control) negative pressure respirator with HEPA cartridges.
I think I’ve made my point. Why would you choose a paper dust mask? The fit is mediocre, they are disposable, you cannot fit test them (very well). Who cares if it’s a N95 or P100. You can feel the dust escaping around your nose. Below are some “average” pictures of people sanding. What will you do?  more info here
