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Originally Posted by Lil' Lavery
robochick, just because there are other safety measures that should be in place doesn't mean you can ignore the ones about hair. Yes, these scenarios are unlikely and (hopefully) preventable, but that doesn't excuse you from taking proper precautions. These recommendations regarding hair are not being made up. They match with OSHA's suggestions and just about every professional environment involving tools or machinery. I say this as someone who sports hair past my shoulders. |
Yes, you are absolutely right. I was just surprised that a debate over ponytails vs. buns was getting so much attention when other more dangerous and common issues go ignored.
OSHA does recommend tying hair back but does say that ponytails are acceptable. Like I said earlier, I don't see the problem with letting people (with hair longer than 4 inches) tie their hair in a ponytail most of the time and then opt for a bun for more up-close, high-risk situations.