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CANADAMASQ celebrating International Women’s day

Empowering Women in PPE Manufacturing: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Critical Role in Public Health

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it is important to recognize the critical role that women play in the PPE manufacturing industry. Our Production Manager, Julie Wang is sharing her experience working in CANADAMASQ as a woman.

Julie Wang, Production Manager at CANADAMASQ.

“What is a typical day working at CANADAMASQ?”

Julie: “ As the Production Manager at CANADAMASQ, I oversee the day-to-day operations of the production team. I start my day at 7 am by reviewing and solving any issues that occurred from the night shift. I then plan the daily production schedule and tasks and pass them on to shift supervisors. Afterward, I check my emails to see if there are any issues or feedback from customers or the sales team.

On some days, I plan weekly schedules for production and employee shifts. I also check inventory for the products and materials, ensuring that we have sufficient inventory for both. Communication with technicians and Quality Controls is essential to eliminate any unnecessary issues during production. Additionally, I inspect the safety of the manufacturing environment to ensure there is no potential risk that can harm or injure employees at the workplace.

Sometimes, I take the time to chat with employees, making sure their needs are met, and they are happy during their shifts. Before wrapping up for the day, I review the day’s production output and make any necessary adjustments to the next day’s schedule.”

“What’s your favourite part of your work?”

Julie: “As PPE manufacturing is new to Canada, even with my experience in management and leadership roles, I’m still learning about the manufacturing industry and healthcare. I enjoy creating, testing, and implementing new processes for efficiency and productivity. With the expansion of the company, there is always room for improvement and growth, and the company has provided me with many opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.”

                                          Caption: Julie runs a test for our new CSA respirator.

“What are the challenges working in manufacturing as a woman?”

Julie: “As a production manager and a mother of two, I have to be in the production room most of the time, unlike office staff who can work from home. However, the company has been accommodating, allowing me to take extra time off with my kids and husband when needed.

There is a stereotype that men are more suited to the mechanical aspects of manufacturing, but as a woman, I still make an effort to understand the machinery so that when an issue occurs, I know where the problem is and how to solve it.”

Women in PPE Manufacturing: Pros and Cons

As Julie mentioned, the PPE manufacturing industry has its pros and cons for women. On the one hand, PPE manufacturing provides women with a unique opportunity to play a critical role in protecting public health during a global crisis. Women in PPE manufacturing have the opportunity to contribute to a safer and healthier world while also earning a living wage.

However, the PPE manufacturing industry is not without its challenges for women. For one, the industry is traditionally male-dominated, with women making up only a small percentage of the workforce. Additionally, PPE manufacturing is often physically demanding, requiring workers to stand for long periods and knowledge in mechanics and machinery, which can be difficult for some women.

Challenges and Opportunities

Despite the challenges, many women have found success in the PPE manufacturing industry. Some women have started their own PPE manufacturing companies, creating new opportunities for themselves and their communities. Like Julie, some have risen through the ranks of existing companies, becoming leaders and advocates for diversity and inclusion.

However, there is still much work to be done to ensure that women are fully represented in the PPE manufacturing industry. This includes increasing access to training and education programs, as well as creating more flexible work arrangements that accommodate the needs of women and other marginalized groups.

Moving Forward

CANADAMASQ is dedicated to creating more inclusive and equitable opportunities that provide women with the working environment and support they need to succeed.

 

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Masking During The Flu Season

As the weather gets colder and colder, the risk of catching influenza grows higher and higher. Given how prevalent respiratory viruses like COVID are still prevalent, protections like flu masks may be necessary. However, scientific consensus on the use of masks during flu season is split into specific caveats and categories.

Hence, the team at CanadamasQ would like to inform you on whether or not to mask up during flu season.

Healthcare Situations

During this time of year, it’s best to watch out for the telltale symptoms of influenza and other seasonal infections. Harsh coughs, sneezes, and other indicators of sickness are early indicators and should be taken seriously as soon as possible.

If you suspect you have the flu or any other respiratory illness, the best thing is to wear a mask until you can isolate yourself from others. When you are appropriately isolated or if your diagnosis reveals a cause other than infection for your symptoms, you can remove the mask.

Healthcare personnel should also wear procedure masks when in the proximity of a suspected or diagnosed patient. If the patient requires measures such as respirators or IV fluids, additional precautions should be taken to protect against the spread of the infection.

Non-Healthcare Situations

Outside of controlled healthcare environments, the efficacy of flu masks is reduced without the use of additional strategies. When combined with pharmaceuticals (vaccines and anti-virals) and social measures (social distancing) the effectiveness of mask usage increases.

The best option for those diagnosed with seasonal influenza is to stay at home until the symptoms subside to avoid spreading the infection. If their illness becomes acute enough to require hospitalization, they should wear masks during transit, especially in public spaces.

Those who live in close proximity to or interact with high-risk persons, like the elderly, children, and the immunocompromised, should make use of masks to prevent spreading infections among them. Those at high risk of serious complications from respiratory infections should also make use of masks to limit their exposure. This is especially crucial in social settings where the number of people around is high and the chances of interacting with an infected person are uncertain.

CanadamasQ – Certified Medical Grade Face Masks

Using masks during this time is essential in helping you avoid any of the seasonal infections known to plague people. With the addition of further precautions, your health should be secure until the risk of the season passes.

Please contact us if you need high-quality medical grade and pediatric masks. CanadamasQ manufactures its masks in a cutting-edge ISO 8 Clean Room environment. It ensures superior quality control as well as the long-term development of innovative and environmentally friendly products through continuous research and development. CanadamasQ creates safe and effective masks for everyone who needs them.

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How Masks Can Safeguard Your Children During Back-To-School Season

A lot has been said about masks in schools and their impact on children and the educational environment. A good amount of it has been based on nothing and is designed to only confuse and inflame the average citizen.

As schools endeavour to protect students from infectious respiratory, pediatric masks can facilitate the safety of children and their teachers in their daily school life. Hence the team at CanadamasQ would like you to know how masks can safeguard your children during back-to-school season.

Pediatric Masks Prevent The Spread of Respiratory Illnesses

 

Given the state of the world in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, protection against the spread of respiratory illnesses is now more important than ever.

Masks in school allow for better protection against respiratory illnesses. By blocking any respiratory drops that escape during talking, sneezing, or coughing, masks can limit the number of people exposed to disease-causing vectors that lead to COVID-19 and other related illnesses.

Masking Will Reduce School Absences

Children’s masks help children and teachers avoid illnesses that are spread through the air. When they avoid falling sick, they spend less time away from school.

This allows them to focus on their studies and the broader school experience at larger. When their education and peer socialization is consistent and uninterrupted, their development into maturity is enhanced.

The Use of Masks Improves Mental Health

When children use masks, they can rest safe and secure in the knowledge that they have protection against infectious diseases. The relief prevents stress and anxiety from building up every time they go to school.

Without the ability to feel safe in school, children tend to suffer from many mental health issues. Separation anxiety, fear when they are away from their parents, is a very common occurrence in these situations. Other issues include panic attacks and social anxiety.

Prolonged periods of anxiety and stress can lead to irritability and anger in children. They can also lead to headaches, stomachaches, fatigue, and insomnia. Even worse, they can create also lead to other mental health issues as they age into teenagers and adults.

CanadamasQ – The Quality You Can Trust

As a parent, you need to do the best you can for your children, especially during this perilous time. Giving them masks for use in school can protect them from COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses. Simultaneously, masks in school can ensure education continuity, improved social skills, and increased mental health. Masks for children should not be demonized, they should be embraced and fully utilized.

Please contact us if you need pediatric masks or any other kind of masks. CanadamasQ is Ontario’s premier supplier of masks and is officially recognized as an ATSM medical-grade mask procurer. A proud member of the Made in Ontario program, we offer surgical-grade masks for adult and pediatric use for use in Canada’s public and private sectors. With our products, you can keep your children, your family, and your community safe.

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Canada Masq – Why Your Mask Needs to be Hypoallergenic

The mandates are gone, the streets are filled with people and cars, and we’re back in the office. The risks of the pandemic, however, are still very prevalent and pose a serious threat to people who are in at-risk health groups. Regardless of the circumstances, whether it’s age, obesity, or an autoimmune condition that is causing your at-risk status, wearing a mask will protect you and other at-risk individuals from the threats of COVID.

Furthermore, COVID is not the only threat to people with weak immune systems – we’re still in the midst of flu season. The flu, as well as many other similar infections, are viral and easily caught. Wearing masks/respirators is the best way to combat these threats.

Some people, however, are not only at-risk for infections but for allergies and other conditions as well. This makes wearing normal masks uncomfortable for a variety of reasons. We’ll be exploring the details of hypoallergenic masks, their benefits, and why they’re the best tool for people who suffer from conditions that make mask-wearing difficult.

What Is a Hypoallergenic Mask?

A hypoallergenic mask is a mask that is constructed with three special layers of hypoallergenic non-woven material. The material isn’t toxic and it absorbs moisture easily, meaning that it provides the wearer with a non-abrasive, comfortable fit.

As mentioned, these masks have three layers. The first layer is an extra soft inner layer that is constructed with hypoallergenic non-woven fabric. This is the layer that your face will have contact with, which is why the hypoallergenic layer is placed first. The second and third layers aren’t actually constructed from hypoallergenic material, as your face will not be in contact with them. Instead, they are made with a high-density melt-blown filter and a hydrophobic non-woven layer, which acts as a shield from invasive droplets and germs.

What do They Protect From?

Hypoallergenic masks protect from COVID, the flu, and other diseases just like all other masks and respirators. The main difference made by hypoallergenic materials, however, is their protection from sources of allergies and their soft, high level of comfort.

Hypoallergenic masks’ defining function is to protect the wearer from pollen and other allergens so they can breathe clearly and comfortably. Moreover, the material used to construct the elastic loops is fabricated from latex-free materials, meaning that people with sensitive skin will not suffer adverse reactions while wearing the mask.

What Happens if You Don’t Wear Hypoallergenic Masks

If you opt to wear normal masks and respirators rather than a hypoallergenic mask, you’re placing yourself at risk of contracting infections and spreading them to others. More importantly for yourself, you’re placing yourself at risk of allergic reactions to pollen and other fine particles. Moreover, for those with sensitive skin, your skin will become red from the harsh rashing that comes as a consequence of low-quality material.

Believe it or not, you’re actually harming the environment if you opt to not wear a hypoallergenic mask. High-quality hypoallergenic masks, such as the ones made by CanadamasQ, are biodegradable. So, if your hypoallergenic mask accidentally gets carried away by the wind, you can rest assured that you’re not harming nature in any way.

Canada Masq – Canadian-Made Masks

Hypoallergenic masks are incredibly high-quality, useful masks that beat typical respirators and masks due to their resistance to pollen and latex-free construction. It means that people who suffer from allergies or skin conditions can protect themselves without being uncomfortable at any point.

Contact CanadamasQ today if you’re interested in buying well-priced, high-quality, and efficient masks that will keep your skin and your lungs happy. We’re a Canadian-owned and operated business, so you can be sure that your interests are our interests!

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Why You Should Buy Made-In-Canada Masks

Even as the COVID pandemic wanes, the need for medical-grade masks is still crucial. Protecting yourself and those around you from respiratory illnesses can be facilitated with the use of a disposable mask.

However, the need to import masks into the country has all but disappeared. A made-in-Canada mask is now a better alternative to an imported mask.

Hence, the team at CanadamasQ would like you to know why you should be buying made-in-Canada masks.

Quality Control

Importing masks from other countries introduces a significant number of unknowns into your purchase. Your ability to guarantee the quality of your masks is hindered because of the processes you have no control over.

The quality standards used to make the masks might be subpar and you would have no way of knowing. The chemicals used and the manufacturing process might not meet the same safety standards as a made-in-Canada mask. The imports could end up being ineffective or could contribute to other medical and environmental complications.

Buying Canada-made masks gives you a guarantee of the quality of the masks. The company has to adhere to stringent standards that protect the employees as well as the masks you’re buying. The transport of the masks to your location will be shorter and reduce any risk of contamination before they reach your destination.

Increased Availability

The pandemic increased the demand for masks and local manufacturers struggled to keep up with the increased demand. Special measures were implemented to ensure healthcare workers got the most reliable respirators (N-95) while everyone else used alternatives.

Now, Canadian companies can meet the demand on the market and N-95 masks are available to all who need them. Now that the best masks for preventing respiratory illnesses are available, there is no need to import masks from other countries.

Reduced Economical Strain

The process of acquiring masks from overseas companies is a time-consuming process that also requires a significant financial commitment. This was especially arduous during the pandemic when every country was looking to purchase masks where ever they could be found. Outbidding local interests in that country and shipping it to Canada was always a drain on financial resources. Waiting on the masks’ arrival was very inconvenient and inefficient.

Buying made-in-Canada masks is a more efficient solution all around. With the increased availability of procedure masks, the acquisition costs are greatly reduced. Also, transport is a much simpler and cheaper process due to the reduced distance between your location and the manufacturer. Emergencies that cause a need for specialised products like pediatric masks don’t create the stress and hassle associated with an import.

CanadamasQ – Wholesale Medical Masks and Respirators in Ontario

While the demands of the pandemic may have necessitated importing masks, now purchasing made-in-Canada masks is the better option. The increased safety and security with the additional financial benefits make this an easy choice for any potential customers.

Please contact us for the purchase of medical-grade masks in Ontario. CanadamasQ manufactures ASTM 2100 masks with the aid of an ISO 8 Clean Room. We are certified by the Ontario Government to produce masks and we are also a proud member of the Made In Ontario program. Our team is committed to ensuring superior quality control and creating better health, well-being, and protection for all.

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Should I Wear A Mask?

You may be asking yourself, should I wear a mask? This question is commonly asked now that we’ve been dealing with the pandemic for a few years and people have been vaccinated. In this article, we’ll cover the benefits of wearing a mask for the safety of yourself and those around you.

 

Benefits Of Wearing A Mask

Reduce viral transmissions like COVID-19. Wearing masks are proven to help slow the spread of COVID-19 by reducing the transmission of droplets and some aerosols from someone who is sick with the virus.

Stop the spread of colds and illnesses during flu season. Again, similar to reducing the spread of COVID-19, masks also help reduce the spread of colds. Masks should be worn in high-traffic areas not only to protect you from COVID-19 but during periods of increased illness like the flu season.

Wearing a mask is good hygiene practice in general. Pre-pandemic, medical professionals like dentists, surgeons, and doctors all wore masks to protect themselves and others from contracting illnesses. Also, in some cultures, individuals commonly wear masks when they aren’t feeling well or have cold symptoms. This isn’t a new concept for the general public depending on where you live, it’s just many people aren’t quite used to it yet.

Believe it or not, masks can help with allergies! Whether you’re visiting a friend that has a cat you’re allergic to, or you get seasonal allergies, masks are a great way to reduce your symptoms. A mask can act as a barrier for the nose and stop allergens from reaching you. Just be sure to change out your mask as frequently as you see fit.

Are You A Person Of High Risk?

If you’re an immunocompromised individual or live with someone who has a higher risk of contracting illnesses, wearing a mask might be a good idea. If you or someone you live with have any of the following medical conditions, it’s strongly recommended to wear a mask to protect from severe illnesses like COVID-19.

  • Cancer

  • Chronic kidney, lung, or liver disease

  • Cystic fibrosis

  • Dementia or other neurological conditions

  • Diabetes

  • Heart conditions

  • Pregnancy

  • And much more

Are You Vaccinated?

When it comes to COVID-19, vaccinated people may still be able to spread the virus and its variants even if they don’t feel ill themselves. The vaccine helps reduce symptoms but does not make you immune from catching it. It’s still helpful to wear a mask, especially if you’re indoors, have poor ventilation, or live in a community with a high rate of infection.

Wearing A Mask Properly

Wearing a mask is beneficial for your safety and the safety of those around you only if worn properly. Otherwise, all the benefits of wearing a mask go out the window! Here are a few things to keep in mind when wearing masks.

  • Ensure you’re wearing a medical mask like our CANADAMASQ CA-N95 for the best protection. However, a non-medical mask is still better than none.

  • Choose a mask that is clean, dry, and damage-free.

  • To be completely effective, a mask should be worn over the mouth, nose, and chin. Be sure the improve the fit of your mask by adjusting the nosepiece and ear loops.

  • Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer before and after touching or removing your mask. Use the ties or elastic bands when putting on or removing your mask.

  • Store your mask in a clean paper or cloth bag if you plan on wearing it again.

 

Stock Up On A Few Masks Today!

Here at Canada Masq, our mission is to provide top-quality made-in-Canada medical-grade disposal face masks. We offer a wide range of mask types in varying quality and protection levels. Shop today and protect yourself and your loved ones this year!

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Ontario Organizations Join Together to Make a Global Impact

CANADAMASQ & Hope and Healing International partner together to create masks at a team-building event.

CANADAMASQ recently donated five million medical-grade adult and pediatric masks to Hope and Healing International’s frontline medical partners in sub-Saharan Africa. Thanks to our partner, Hope and Healing, our masks donation will go to African hospitals and clinics in desperate need of PPE due to shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This donation will allow life-saving surgeries and treatment for children with disabilities to continue while reducing the risk for frontline medical workers.

“The donation of these masks will directly lead to more kids walking, playing and going to school, It’s incredible to see a Canadian company like Canada Masq have such a global vision. This is what community is about.” — Ed Epp said – the Hope and Healing’s executive director.

Mark (Finance Director) and Roberto (Warehouse Coordinator) loaded the container to CBCHS – Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services.

Canada Masq and Hope and Healing International work together to create masks at a team-building event.

“The pandemic again reminded us that we’re in this together, it’s a global village and we have to remember there are people in other parts of the world that suffer,” Zhao says. “We are very fortunate to be here in Canada and we’re fortunate enough to receive all this support from our government and healthcare service providers. We want to help other countries and people who suffer.”

The masks were sent to Nkhoma Eye Clinic in Malawi

We are proud to partner with amazing organizations like Hope and Healing International which work tirelessly to make a difference in people’s lives.

Hope and Healing International is a charitable organization serving the world’s most forgotten kids – children living with the double disadvantage of disability and poverty.

Hope and Healing provide healing and empowering medical care and support by partnering with local hospitals, schools and community programs in 12 countries. Their child and ability-centred programs and collaborative approach integrate local expertise, cultural appropriateness and sustainability with the goal of enabling children with disabilities to live healthier, happier, longer lives. For more information about Hope and Healing International, visit hopeandhealing.org.

Photo Credit: Canada Masq and Hope and Healing International

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Why Choose CANADAMASQ CA-N95?

CANADAMASQ N95 masks are produced in a cleanroom environment that is specifically designed to prevent the spread of airborne particles. The masks are made from high-quality materials that can be recycled and reused. Our team of experts works diligently to ensure that our products meet the highest standards for quality and safety.

Our production line is diverse, our mechanics are well-trained and take pride in their work, and we are always looking for new ways to improve our products and services. We believe that quality is the key to success, and we are committed to providing our customers with the best possible products and services.

Our 8 procedure mask production lines and 15 respirator production lines can produce 700,000 procedure masks and more than 1,000,000 respirators every day. We have been running at 24 hours a day 7 days a week scheduled for the last few months to meet the surge in demand due to the Omicron wave. So, you will know you are working with someone who will be working around the clock to get you the masks you need.

In conclusion, the CANADAMASQ CA-N95 respirators are a great choice for respiratory protection. They are comfortable to wear, have an adjustable nose clip and straps, and are made of durable materials. So if you are looking for a quality respirator to protect yourself from the flu or other respiratory illnesses, Trust CANADAMASQ!

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