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Facial hairstyles and filtering facepiece respirators.
Authors
NIOSH
Source
Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 2018 Apr; :1
NIOSHTIC No.
20057533
Abstract
This infographic provides pictures of men's facial hair and information about its interference with the seal of filtering facepiece respirators and their effectiveness. If the respirator has an exhalation valve, some of these facial hair styles may interfere with the valve working properly if the facial hair comes in contact with it.
Keywords
N95 filtering facepiece respirators; Hair analysis; Respirators; Respiratory equipment; Respiratory protective equipment; Personal protective equipment; PPE; Face masks; Fit testing; Surgical masks; Leak prevention; Equipment design; Equipment reliability; Performance capability; Effectiveness research; Control valves
Publication Date
20180423
Document Type
Infographic
Fiscal Year
2018
NIOSH Division
NPPTL
Source Name
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
State
PA
Page last reviewed: May 11, 2023
Content source:
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Education and Information Division