“That is not possible with a beard or even heavy stubble. If the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) did a spot site visit and found workers wearing dust masks that were not sealed against the ...

“The simple fact is that no dust mask can work effectively unless it forms a seal against the skin. That is not possible with a beard or even heavy stubble. If the Health and Safety Executive ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- While N95-masks can help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, those with beards should know: your facial hair may be getting in the way, according to health officials.

The HSE do indeed recommend that dust masks may not fit properly or work as well if a bushy beard gets in the way. Originally published as UK construction firm bans men from sporting facial hair ...

“That is not possible with a beard or even heavy stubble. If the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) did a spot site visit and found workers wearing dust masks that were not sealed against the ...