I lack a gears model of how N95/FFP-2 masks works that tells me when it makes sense to change to a new mask. The same goes into how to interact with the mask to maximize it's Does someone have a gears model and a got idea when it makes sense to change masks to a new one?
Thank you for the question. I'll add my response to my answer.
Keep in mind that the filter surfaces (where the air flows through) of the mask may have spent hours collecting COVID particles from the atmosphere, since you've been continuously pulling contaminated air through the mask. The filter surfaces may have thousands of times the level of contamination typically seen in solid surfaces. It's best to handle potentially contaminated masks by the straps, especially when removing the mask. If you absolutely must touch the mask itself, avoid touching filter surfaces, and instead touch a portion of the mask's edge that's away from your mouth and eyes. However, virus can still potentially transfer to your hands, even with proper handling (source). Thus, you should wash your hands after handling a potentially contaminated mask.
Reaerosolization of filtered particles is possible, but seems to only occur to a significant degree when the humidity is low and the particles in question are large and dry (source, source). Virus particles are typically either small and dry or large and wet (when suspended in water droplets), so I don't think this is the primary concern. I guess avoid inhaling too close to the mask's outer surface if you're worried about this.