Definitions
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- noun A part of various forms of
mask orhelmet that covers thenose and/ormouth andeyes .
Etymologies
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Examples
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Each consisted of a facepiece designed to fit comfortably over mouth and nose and flexible metal tubes that fit over the ears and behind the head to hold the contraption in place.
Voyage To The City Of The Dead Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 1984
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It is a method for checking that a tight fitting facepiece matches the person's facial features and seals adequately to the wearer's face.
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FACEPIECE FIT TESTING What is facepiece fit testing?
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Fit testing by a competent person identifies wearers who cannot achieve a good fit with a particular facepiece so they can be provided with an alternative model.
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Matt Landon pulls a respirator over his longish hair, snugging the facepiece down over his nose and mouth.
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Matt Landon pulls a respirator over his longish hair, snugging the facepiece down over his nose and mouth.
tennessean.com - Top News from The Tennessean, MUSIC CITY U.S.A 2009
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2002, It is required to make sure respiratory protective equipment (RPE) incorporating a tight-fitting facepiece can fit the wearer well, helping to ensure they are correctly protected.
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