MSA Lists Products Eligible for COVID-19 PPE Funding

MSA lists approved PPE for COVID-19 funding in a recent blog titled, “PPE Funding for COVID-19: What the Latest Executive Order Includes.”

The blog details the impacts of the recent executive order, “Memorandum to Extend Federal Support to Governors’ Use of the National Guard to Respond to COVID-19 and to Increase Reimbursement and Other Assistance Provided to States” and highlights that it includes provisions for PPE funding from FEMA.

Section 3 of the memorandum, “Assistance for Category B Emergency Protective Measures,” states that FEMA shall provide the assistance that may be required by states, local governments, and tribal governments to “provide for the safe opening and operation of eligible schools, child-care facilities, healthcare facilities, non-congregate shelters, domestic violence shelters, transit systems, and other eligible applicants.”

It adds, “This assistance may include funding for the provision of personal protective equipment and disinfecting services and supplies.”

According to this executive order, states and local governments can receive 100% reimbursement for costs associated with PPE and other supplies for COVID-19, under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program. Prior to this order taking effect, states covered 25% of COVID-19 related costs eligible for reimbursement.

This funding for PPE is available now until September 30, 2021.

MSA PRODUCTS ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING

G1 Facepiece with APR Adapter

The G1 facepiece is ideal for a variety of respiratory needs – including emergency and pandemic response. With both twin and single cartridge adapter options, the G1 facepiece transforms from SCBA use to an air purifying respirator which is compatible with a variety of respiratory cartridges, including N95 and P100 filtration.

Optimair® TL PAPR with G1 Facepiece

NIOSH-approved powered air-purifying respirator combined with the G1 Facepiece helps to protect against particulates, toxic gases and vapors, or a combination. Full and low profile hoods are also available options for the OptimAir TL PAPR. The Optimair TL PAPR is in stock and special pricing is available.

Advantage® 290 Half-Mask Respirator

First-ever NIOSH approved elastomeric respirator without an exhalation valve. In addition to providing up to P100 level protection for the wearer, the elimination of the exhalation valve allows for the wearer’s exhaled breath to be filtered and contained. This source control reduces the likelihood of contaminating the surrounding area, making the 290 ideal for sterile environments.

For more information about PPE for respiratory protection from MSA, visit https://us.msasafety.com/full-and-half-mask-respirators.