Wearing a mask does NOT automatically mean you’re protected. One of the biggest misconceptions in the workplace is the false sense of security that comes from simply putting on a half face mask. If it hasn’t been fit tested, there is no guarantee it’s actually doing its job. A poorly fitting mask allows contaminants to leak in around the seal — meaning the wearer is breathing in exactly what they’re trying to avoid. And sometimes, the most dangerous hazards are the “sweet things in life” Flour dust,