our reclaim area is quite a large open area so we dont have much more than a fan blowing fresh air toward the area.
when i looked into respirators this is what i found out:
employees would have to be evaluated by a doctor to make sure the resistance from the respirator filters wouldnt affect the employees oxygen intake.
respirators would have to be fit tested to each employee to make sure they fit correctly - ive seen this done with a hood and a banana scent. the employee would smell banana if the mask leaks...
respirators can not be exchanged between employees.
respirators should be disassembled at the end of the day - cleaned out with soap/water and then dried. filters should be placed in a bag for the next day (or else the charcoal will keep absorbing chemicals and "expire")
what i ended up doing:
moved to a safer ink remover, emulsion remover, and procedure to keep the pressure washer from blowing the chemical into the air. - low pressure rinse and then high pressure to wash away.
in any case, the N95 charcoal filters would work fine for reclaim. make sure the masks and goggles will fit together - or use a face shield.
proper procedure should be remembered for putting on protective equipment:
mask
eye wear (anything from goggles to face shield)
apron
gloves
remove protective equipment in the reverse order. this will keep the chemicals off your face. - basically dont get the inky chemical gloves near your face or on your mask.