Protective Face Shield

Protective Face Shield - open-source assistive technology concept by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) community

About this project

This design was created by Milab - The Media Innovation Lab at the The Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya, Israel. (https://www.instructables.com/id/COVID-19-Coronavirus-Face-Shield/). Check Resources section for more details.

The challenge

Creating a protective face shield that is quick to print, easy to assemble and that can be scaled to be manufactured in large quantities.

Who it helps

Due to COVID19, Medical facilities worldwide are facing a dire shortage of face shields, N95 masks, and other personal protective equipment. Face Shields are not a replacement for N95 masks, however they do act as a protective physical barrier for healthcare workers's faces when dealing with patients' bodily fluids. Many conventional manufacturers have suspended production to follow government-mandated social distancing or run into supply chain issues due to the disruption in thre global econonmy. The Maker Community has committed to enacting Plan C: filling in the gap with an global network of independent DIY fabricators.

How it works

Full instructions can be found here:

https://www.instructables.com/id/COVID-19-Coronavirus-Face-Shield/

Safety Clarification

The proposed design can be used temporarily during periods of eye protection shortages in your region. Face shields provide eye protection only, for more information about eye protection for COVID-19 check Center Of Disease Control and Prevention website and World Health Organization protective equipment guidelines.

Supplies:

1. 3D Printed part. 16gr

2. A4 Clear Card

3. Any Elastic band, round or flat.

4. Double-Sided Tape

4. Paper Punch

5. Scissors

Project details

The build files for Protective Face Shield are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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