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First aid and protection

First aid kits, trauma gear and masks, with what the health sources say.

Start with the task, the training it calls for and the limits of the equipment. These guides use health and safety sources to explain fit and intended use without promising medical treatment or protection against every hazard.

• Gas Mask Buying Guide: Approvals, Filters and Real Limits

  How to choose a gas mask for emergencies: NIOSH and CBRN approvals, CE EN 136, cartridges vs 40 mm filters, fit, shelf life, and what a mask cannot do.