Employees in a cotton yarn manufacturing plant who voluntarily wear cloth over…

Filnamn: Employees in a cotton yarn manufacturing plant who voluntarily wear cloth over their mouths and noses to prevent lint from sticking to their skin.

OSHA interpretation letter responding to whether cotton yarn plant employees who voluntarily wear cloth over their mouths and noses are wearing a respirator under 29 CFR 1910.1043(f) or .134. OSHA states this does not constitute a respirator, but notes that employers must provide a respirator upon employee request.