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Matthew Hecht
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Hi Kathleen,

I did not catch that ties are more effective than those with loops, but after reading up, you’re correct, they generally fit better!

I couldn’t find any information stating that ear loops are ineffective though, so I am not sure how this would play out. Essentially, you are asking if it would be an OSHA violation to only provide ‘loop’ masks and I can’t speak to that.

Generally, however, the employer is required to provide appropriate protective equipment for the job assigned. This is an OSHA requirement and predates COVID. But since there doesn’t seem to be data stating that loop masks are ineffective, this may not be a violation and the Director may be correct. Either way, my advice: if you’re not comfortable with performing the task with the equipment you have, do not proceed until you are.