PPE Assessment

[Paul]

Blown Air Hoods Ummm.
I had thought about high tech and also using cartridge filter 1/2 or full face respirators before settling on FFP3 use once and chuck away.
Certainly they are a lot better than what I chose.

The problem is how I evaluate buying kit.
Effectiveness is important of course but there are loads of ways to do the same thing so ultimately is what I've chosen effective AND cost effective?

Spares. If normality ceases, can I get what I need (for example filter cartridges for a mask) from local sources?
If money ceases, how can I buy anything?
If all my gear comes mail order and there is no mail, what happens then?

Covert, I love being a grey man.
In this case, no-one would think twice about a guy donning a FFP3 mask in an emergency.
Pull a 1/2 or full face respirator out and you're going to attract attention.
In todays climate, looking too prepared could turn nasty from others and TPTB on duty at that time.

So that's why I've gone low tech regarding face masks.
Once back at home, my box of 20 spares should last me a while.