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wannabeard:
Looking for information on sites that allow Nuclear Security officers (Armed responders) to grow beards, and how they obtain a mask fit. Please don't speculate, I'm looking for first hand specific information.

Marlin:
"Tight-fitting respirators shall not be worn by employees who have facial hair or any
condition that interferes with the face-to-facepiece seal or valve function."

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS OF OSHA’S RESPIRATORY PROTECTION STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.134

https://www.osha.gov/dte/library/respirators/major_requirements.pdf

wannabeard:
That would be correct. I have been told be some pretty credible sources that there are sites that allow security officers to use petroleum jelly to help seal the mask. I'm looking to verify information I have been told.

Marlin:

--- Quote from: wannabeard on Jan 18, 2017, 12:01 ---That would be correct. I have been told be some pretty credible sources that there are sites that allow security officers to use petroleum jelly to help seal the mask. I'm looking to verify information I have been told.

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Does not ring true and I have never encountered such a situation. OSHA/NIOSH are the sources of regulations for respiratory protection and I have never seen any exceptions not even for religious reasons.

wannabeard:
How about hair longer than 12 inches on a male security officer!

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