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Title: Facial hair policy in a respirator program

Journal Article · · Radiation Protection Management; (United States)
OSTI ID:5347406
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  1. Radiation Safety Associates, Inc. (US)

In this paper the prohibition against facial hair for respirator users is explored. Reasons for the prohibition are given, along with suggestions for establishing or reviewing a policy. Recommendations are given for properly wording a facial hair policy, and the issue of facial hair on female workers is also addressed.

OSTI ID:
5347406
Journal Information:
Radiation Protection Management; (United States), Vol. 6:5; ISSN 0740-0640
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English