How to Wear and Remove an N95 Mask

WEAR

Wash or sanitize your hands

Wash or sanitize your hands before putting on the mask.

Choose the correct size of N95 mask

Choose the correct size of N95 mask that fits you.

Cup the mask in your hand

Cup the mask in your hand with straps hanging below your hand.

Position the mask on your face

Position the mask on your face by pulling the bottom strap over the head and under your ears, then the top strap over your head.

Adjust the nose piece

Adjust the nose piece to the shape of your nose.

Perform a fit check

Perform fit check by ensuring seal of the mask. If air leaks upon exhale, adjust the mask.

REMOVE

Wash or sanitize your hands

Wash or sanitize your hands before removing the mask.

Pull the bottom strap over the head

Pull the bottom strap over the head to remove.

Pull the top strap over the head

Gently pull the top strap over the head to remove.

Do not touch the front surface of the mask

Do not touch the front surface of the N95 mask.

Discard the mask

Discard the mask in the garbage.

Wash or sanitize your hands

Wash or sanitize hands.