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Post by ReadyMom Fri Oct 19, 2018 11:27 pm

If you have a beard and need to wear a mask, you'll probably have to shave!

Facial Hair & Respirators
https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/463742O/facial-hair-and-respirators.pdf?&fn=TU%20Beards%200707.pdf

What is the problem with beards?
Close fitting respirators need to seal tightly to the face. Gaps in this face seal let the dirty air leak inside the respirator. Respirator filters cannot clean the air leaking through the face seal. Even a day or two’s growth of stubble for some individuals can be enough to give significant leak paths for contaminants. Face seal leakage reduces the wearer’s protection. ---CONTINUED---

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Post by Dave58 Sat Oct 20, 2018 10:42 am

I remember this from the military, I haven't owned a razor for years I reckon I could borrow one from the wife

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