COVID-19 and TSI Questions and Answers

Every day, TSI experts answer questions about particle science, respiratory protection, fluid mechanics, airflow and air pressure, and other fields and applications. Every day, solutions developed by our scientists and engineers are helping us learn more about virus transmission and infection prevention.

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Respiratory protection
What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative respirator fit testing?
What fit testing method works best for all respirators?
How can I better train my staff to wear respirators correctly?
Other respiratory protection questions

 

Aerosol and particle research
How well do different filter materials protect you?
How do I collect size-segregated aerosol samples for biological analysis?
Other aerosol and particle research questions

 

Monitoring my workers' safety while social distancing
How do I monitor worker noise exposure while social distancing?
Other questions about safety monitoring and social distancing

 

Controlling the spread of infections
How can I isolate COVID patients in my facility?
Other questions about controlling the spread of infections

 

Indoor air quality during COVID-19
Before we reopen my building to occupants, what should I consider about the ventilation system?
Is there a link between humidity and virus transmission?
Will increasing my filter efficiency help reduce the virus concentration?
How do I know if my air purification systems are working?
Other questions about indoor air quality and COVID-19

 

COVID's effect on outdoor air quality
How has air quality been affected by the COVID-19 shutdown?
What symptoms of poor outdoor air quality overlap with COVID-19? Who is most at risk?
In regards to COVID-19, why is outdoor air “better” than indoor air?
Other questions about the pandemic's impact on air quality

 

Testing equipment and materials
Why is ventilator testing important?
Other questions about testing equipment, devices, and materials

 

Scaling up Vaccine Production
With increased capacity, how should my environmental monitoring program change?
Other questions about pharmaceutical and aseptic manufacturing

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