[MCOH-EH] Facial hair and respirators

[Leibu, Rachel]

Hi Patrick,

They must be clean shaven at the areas of contact of the respirator.  OSHA has a chart of approved and unapproved facial hair styles.  Here is the link:
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/pdfs/FacialHairWmask11282017-508.pdf

Rachel Leibu, MD, MBA, MS, FACOEM
Medical Director Occupational Medicine Services
Atlantic Health System
Clinical Assistant Professor, Sidney Kimmel Medical College
at Thomas Jefferson University

Office 973-829-4277
Cell 973-886-6708

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Just taking an informal survey of the group to inquire about what policies are out there regarding facial hair for staff who might require using a respirator.

Does your institution require that staff members be clean shaven if they might need to use a respirator?
What is the policy around allowing the use of an N95 alternative, such as a PAPR?

Thanks!

Patrick McKenna, DO MPH FACOEM
Employee Health Medical Director
Nationwide Children's Hospital
700 Children's Drive Room  A1034
Columbus, OH 43205-2664
Office: 614-355-4135


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