SN 55 - Facial Hair and Respirator Use

This OSH Standards Notice provides guidance regarding when the use of a tight-fitting respirator facepiece with facial hair is unacceptable and in violation of the Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134.

Also reference CPL 02-00-158, Inspection Procedures for the Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134, OPN 127 - Respirator Use Policy under the Cotton Dust Standard, SN 63 Requirements for Workers Who Are Actively Conducting Operations in IDLH Atmospheres,  SN 68 - Use of Non-NIOSH Approved Respirators for Voluntary Use, and Field Operations Manual Chapter 15: Industrial Hygiene Compliance. Additional information and resources can be found on the safety and health topic page for Respiratory Protection.