Werkomed Face Shield Clear Visor 33cm x 22cm ARTG Listed. ARTG No: 375910

The Face Shields Are Anti Fog Treated

Clear and transparent High transmittance light transmission provides you with a great view.

Soft and comfortable The installed foam pads are soft and comfortable to protect your head and won't feel discomfort when wearing it for long periods of time.

Elastic band Elastic band has elasticity to fit anyone, with no slip, no pressure.

Easy to use No need to install, peel off the protective film before use. This is one of the best quality products and is listed in the ARTG

• When worn together with a properly fitted surgical mask, face shields offer protection from contamination to others, as well as to the wearer.
• Where face masks are not available, face shields may be used as an alternative. Face shields offer some advantages and limitations.

Putting on a face shield (donning)

• Bend forward slightly, holding on to the straps of the face shield with both hands. Do not touch the front of the face shield.
• Expand the elastic with your thumbs and place the elastic behind your head, so that the foam rests on your forehead.
• Once the shield is on, check to make sure it covers the front and sides of your face and no areas are left uncovered. The forehead band should sit about 3cm above your eyebrows, with the bottom of the shield sitting below chin level.
• You must always have the shield down. The shield should never be pushed to the up position.
• If your visor does not stay in position, tighten it by adjusting the elastic on the side of the face shield. Each type of shield is slightly different
• Face shields can be kept on for as long as they keep their shape and remain intact; and when appropriate steps are taken to avoid cross-contamination

Removing a face shield (doffing)

• At no time should the front of the face shield be touched
• Take off other PPE first and wash hands before taking off the shield
• Tilt your head forward slightly, grab the strap at the temple, and pull forward and over your head
• Dispose of the face shield safely if it isn't reusable; or
• Place the used face shield into a bag or container to be transferred/collected to an area where cleaning or mass disinfection will occur
• Wash hands again

Advantages

• Droplet protection directly in front of the wearer (but not to the sides or underneath the shield
• The wearer's face and facial expressions can be seen, which may be important when caring for some residents
• Face shields may be cleaned, disinfected, and reused

Optimizing the use of face shields

• If supplies of face shields are stretched, consider shifting supplies from disposable tore-usable face shields.
• Ensure appropriate cleaning and disinfection between uses if face shields are reused (see above).
• Prioritise face shields for selected activities such as: activities where prolonged face-to-face or close contact with a potentially infectious resident is unavoidable e.g. turning a resident on their bed
• Consider extended use of face shields without removal between residents: