“Source control” refers to preventing the wearer’s respiratory droplets from travelling into the air and onto other people when the person wearing the mask coughs, sneezes, talks etc.
These are not suitable for use during medical and surgical procedures in healthcare facilities, where exposure and risk of transmission of infection is higher. These masks may be used by the general public and in community settings. Please refer to MOH’s guidance and FAQs on the use of masks.
Face masks are not regulated as medical devices under the Health Sciences Authority (HSA). Therefore, the quality and effectiveness of face masks are not regulated by HSA.
The last thing a consumer wants to find in their food or pharmaceutical product is human hair and for this reason hygienic work environments are critical to businesses that make or package consumer food products, pharmaceuticals, assemble electronics or treat patients.
Hospitals need to keep wounds free from infection and factories can't afford production shutdowns or product recalls because of human contamination.
This is why most factories ask their employees to wear disposable bouffant hair caps for their production.
Disposable Headwear is lightweight and comfortable to wear, but also inexpensive, simple to use and provides effective protection against product contamination. Bouffant caps not only prevent contamination but also keep hair away from workers' eyes, therefore increasing their efficiancy during work.
Bouffant caps differ from hairnets. Hairnets are made of nylon or polyester mesh material and are designed to stretch over the head and mat down the hair but if you look at one closely, you will notice a webbing effect. The webbing has openings or small holes which could i allow hair to pass through whereas a bouffant cap is made from a layer of non woven fabric that has no slight openings.
Another difference between a hair net and bouffant cap is that a hair net cannot be easily distinguished when worn whereas a bouffant cap stands right out making it easier for compliance checks. Bouffant caps also present a clean look-n-feel to guests who might visit the plant for a tour.
