Facial Hairstyles and Filtering Facepiece Respirators

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' If your respirator has an exhalation valve, some of these styles may interfere with the valve working properly if the facial hair comes in contact with it.
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This graphic may not include all types of facial hairstyles. For any style, hair should not cross under the respirator sealing surface.

Source: OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard
https://www.osha.gov/p ls/oshaweb/owad isp.show_docu ment?p_tab le=standa rds&p_id=12716
Further Reading: NIOSH Respirator Trusted-Source Webpage
https ://www. cd c.gov /n ios h/n pptl/to p ics/res pi rato rs/dis p_pa rt/resp sou rce3fittest. htm I

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Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention
National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health