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29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function: At a work place located at 111 W Fountain Rd, Webb City, MO: Employee are exposed to toxic or hazardous substances, which include dermatitis, allergic respiratory effects, mucosal and nonallergic respiratory effects, and respiratory tract hazards from compromised seals of the respirators. a) This was demonstrated on February 13, 2020 when employees were permitted to have facial hair when they use a respirator in the workplace while performing a variety of activities in the bagging area. b) This was demonstrated on February 13, 2020 when employees were permitted to have facial hair when they use a respirator in the workplace while performing a variety of activities in the mixing and bulk loading areas.