In Search of a Performing Seal: Rethinking the Design of Tight-Fitting Respiratory Protective Equipment Facepieces for Users With Facial Hair

• Главные авторы: James Meadwell (Автор), Lee Paxman-Clarke (Автор), David Terris (Автор), Peter Ford (Автор)
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• Опубликовано: Elsevier, 2019-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Air-purifying, tight-fitting facepieces are examples of respiratory protective equipment and are worn to protect workers from potentially harmful particulate and vapors. Research shows that the presence of facial hair on users' face significantly reduces the efficacy of these device...