2 - Policy & Procedure 7-02 Facial Hair Annex

Question 1

According to Policy & Procedure 7-02 Facial Hair Annex Which wouldn’t be an acceptable facial hair for work?
A - Amount of facial hair that will allow for a good seal
B - Soul patch that does not interfere with the sealing surface
C - Side burns and heavy hair under the chin
D - Clean shaven - ideal for good seal
E - Moustache that does not interfere with the sealing surface

Answer 1

C - Side burns and heavy hair under the chin

Question 2

According to Policy & Procedure 7-02 Facial Hair Annex What facial hair characteristic is crucial to avoid when using a respirator?
a. Long sideburns
b. Mustache
c. Beard under the sealing surface
d. Clean-shaven cheeks

Answer 2

c. Beard under the sealing surface

Question 3

According to Policy & Procedure 7-02 Facial Hair Annex Why is it important for facial hair to not interfere with the respirator sealing surface so you can?
a. Itchy skin
b. Enhanced comfort
c. Maintaining an effective seal
d. Fashion preference

Answer 3

c. Maintaining an effective seal

Question 4

According to Policy & Procedure 7-02 Facial Hair Annex Which component of the respirator should facial hair not obstruct to ensure proper function?
a. Head straps
b. Nose clip
c. Valves
d. Filter cartridge

Answer 4

c. Valves

Question 5

According to Policy & Procedure 7-02 Facial Hair Annex In tight-fitting respirators, facial hair can impact:
a. Color
b. Visibility
c. Effectiveness of the seal
d. Respirator weight

Answer 5

c. Effectiveness of the seal

Question 6

According to Policy & Procedure 7-02 Facial Hair Annex What is the purpose of respirator fit testing?
a. Testing the strength of the respirator
b. Evaluating the comfort level
c. Assessing the seal and fit on an individual basis
d. Cleaning the respirator

Answer 6

c. Assessing the seal and fit on an individual basis

Question 7

According to Policy & Procedure 7-02 Facial Hair Annex What may workers need to consider regarding facial hair styles for respirator use?
a. Growing a full beard
b. Using decorative face masks
c. Choosing styles that don’t interfere with the seal
d. Applying beard oil

Answer 7

c. Choosing styles that don’t interfere with the seal

Question 8

According to Policy & Procedure 7-02 Facial Hair Annex What should individuals be during respirator fit testing?
a. Clean-shaven if using a tight-fitting respirator
b. Wearing a full beard for better protection
c. Using a respirator with loose straps
d. Ignoring facial hair considerations

Answer 8

a. Clean-shaven if using a tight-fitting respirator

Question 9

According to Policy & Procedure 7-02 Facial Hair Annex For proper respirator function, facial hair should not extend under:
a. The nose
b. The eyes
c. The sealing surface
d. The forehead

Answer 9

c. The sealing surface