How to Properly Wear a Gas Mask

Gas masks are requirements if you enter in environments with toxic fumes. Properly wearing a gas mask will protect your lungs from breathing in such fumes as tear gas or chemicals like chlorine.

Things You'll Need

• Gas mask
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Instructions

• 1

  When you purchase a gas mask, make sure it fits securely. You will want a mask that is snug and you will want to be able to see through the eyepieces.

• 2

  Make sure there are no holes in the mask.

• 3

  To properly breathe with the gas mask on, breathe in through your mouth and out through your nose. Breathing this way will keep your lenses from fogging.

• 4

  If air is seeping out around the ears, try placing cotton or fabric into the area to ensure that air will not escape.