Dust Mask: 3M

Maker
Kelso
Description
One white dust mask with elastic strap to secure around the head. Black printing on the front reads: '3M 8000 / P1 / AS/NZS 1716'. Used by Student Volunteer Army in the clean up after 4 September 2010 earthquake.
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Collecting unit
Home Life, Work and Learning
Canterbury Social History
Production role
Maker
Measurements
Dimensions (LxWxH): whole: 700 x 1300 x 1220mm
Researcher comments/remarks
Face masks were recommended by Christchurch Public Health staff as a safety precaution for those handling liquefaction. Liquefaction posed a health risk if inhaled due to the fact it could have been contaminated by raw sewerage from broken drainage and sewerage systems across the city. This face mask is an example of those worn by students involved in the cleanup of the 4 September 2010 earthquake. One of the major roles of the Student Volunteer Army (SVA) was to shovel large quantities of liquefaction out of residential properties. Over 65,000 tonnes was removed by members of the SVA in the cleanup of the September earthquake alone.
Associated event
Earthquake 4 September 2010; 04 September 2010; Canterbury/South Island/New Zealand
Current rights
Creative Commons - CC BY-NC
Current rights code
Creative Commons - CC BY-NC
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Other id
2034
Accession number
2011.10.3

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2010/11 Earthquake Collection

2010/11 Earthquake Collection

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