Anti-Spit Socks & Hoods

When it comes to transporting psych patients or detainees to or from court or to the correctional facility, abusive actions such as kicking, punching, foul language are just part of the job.

Fortunately for correction officers, EMT's, orderlies and policemen, they are trained to protect themselves against individuals experiencing a fit of rage but what they can't protect themselves against are from individuals who spit at them.

Decontaminating a vehicle or being on the receiving end of a spitting detainee is not something corrections or law enforcement take lightly. It is highly despised and it should be as spitting can transfer infectious diseases.

POTENTIAL INFECTION

Beside the hygienic aspects, human saliva is considered a biohazard and a human health risk since it could potentially subject a person to the transmittal of disease such as CMV, tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV and requires professional decontamination and specialized treatment. 

Implementing a preventative device such as placing a standard pillowcase cover over the detainee's head may protect personnel against spit but many are learning that certain types of spit guards can put detainees at risk to injury or death by suffocation.

ANTI-SPITTING DEVICE

Effectively, affordably and safely prevent detainees from spitting saliva, mucous, blood or vomit onto officers, staff, vehicles, equipment or facility with these breathable, moisture-resistant, non-irritating disposable spit masks and spit hoods constructed with lightweight, strong polypropylene-a popular fluid-resistant fabric commonly used in healthcare facemasks and isolation gowns. The lightweight composition is translucent enough to view the detainee's face while the unique weave of the material effectively captures airborne droplets without hindering breathing.

SPIT SOCKS VS SPIT HOODS

+Spit hoods are made in the USA and resemble a large pouch or a small bag or cover. Hoods do not have any openings, ties or elastic gathering to adjust. There's no need to position, cinch, tie or tighten- simply slide the hood over the detainee's head and down to the neck.  A generous 16" x 18" size is hard to shake off and they slide right over prescription eyeglasses, caps and hats.

Resembling a balaclava, +spit masks or spit socks have an elastic opening that accomodate the eyes and nose and helps keep the guard in place.  If the opening is not preferable, personnel can simply rotate the opening/hood toward the back of the head quickly, anytime.

Both styles go on and off quickly and won't interfere with breathing or sight but will effectively contain mucous, vomit or spit. The non-marring latex-free material will not scratch delicate surfaces and the opaque fabric has a calming effect on aggressive detainees or inmates.

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