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(h) How to properly put on, use, and maintain the respirators provided by the employer. <br />To get the most protection from a respirator, there must be a tight seal around the face. A respirator <br />will provide much less protection if facial hair interferes with the seal. Loose-fitting powered air <br />purifying respirators may be worn by people with facial hair since they do not have seals that are <br />affected by facial hair. <br />The proper way to put on a respirator depends on the type and model of the respirator. For those who <br />use an N95 or other filtering facepiece respirator mask that is made of filter material: <br />(1) Place the mask over the nose and under the chin, with one strap placed below the ears and one <br />strap above. <br />(2) Pinch the metal part (if there is one) of the respirator over the top of the nose so it fits securely. <br />For a respirator that relies on a tight seal to the face, check how well it seals to the face by following <br />the manufacturer's instructions for user seal checks. Adjust the respirator if air leaks between the seal <br />and the face. The more air leaks under the seal, the less protection the user receives. <br />Respirator filters should be replaced if they get damaged, deformed, dirty, or difficult to breathe <br />through. Filtering facepiece respirators are disposable respirators that cannot be cleaned or <br />disinfected. A best practice is to replace filtering facepiece respirators at the beginning of each shift. <br />If you have symptoms such as difficulty breathing, dizziness, or nausea, go to an area with cleaner air, <br />take off the respirator, and get medical help. <br />NOTE: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 142.3 and 144.6, Labor Code.