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Safety Activity 14 Respiratory Protection1

The document discusses respiratory protection requirements. It states that the appropriate respirator depends on the contaminants and required protection level. It also requires medical evaluation, training, and NIOSH approval before use. Various respirator types are described, including dust masks, half masks, full face masks, loose-fitting powered air respirators, and self-contained breathing apparatus. Maintenance, care, cleaning, and voluntary respirator use procedures are outlined.

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Safety Activity 14 Respiratory Protection1

The document discusses respiratory protection requirements. It states that the appropriate respirator depends on the contaminants and required protection level. It also requires medical evaluation, training, and NIOSH approval before use. Various respirator types are described, including dust masks, half masks, full face masks, loose-fitting powered air respirators, and self-contained breathing apparatus. Maintenance, care, cleaning, and voluntary respirator use procedures are outlined.

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Protect Yourself

Respirators
Respiratory protection must be worn whenever you are working in a
hazardous atmosphere. The appropriate respirator will depend on the
contaminant(s) to which you are exposed and the protection factor (PF)
required. Required respirators must be NIOSH-approved and medical
evaluation and training must be provided before use.

Single-strap dust masks are usually not NIOSH-approved. They


must not be used to protect from hazardous atmospheres.
However, they may be useful in providing comfort from pollen
or other allergens.

Approved filtering facepieces (dust masks) can be used for


dust, mists, welding fumes, etc. They do not provide
protection from gases or vapors. DO NOT USE FOR ASBESTOS OR
LEAD; instead, select from the respirators below.

Half-face respirators can be used for protection against most


vapors, acid gases, dust or welding fumes. Cartridges/filters
must match contaminant(s) and be changed periodically.

Full-face respirators are more protective than half-face


respirators. They can also be used for protection against most
vapors, acid gases, dust or welding fumes. The face-shield
protects face and eyes from irritants and contaminants.
Cartridges/filters must match contaminant(s) and be changed
periodically.
Loose-fitting powered-air-purifying respirators (PAPR) offer
breathing comfort from a battery-powered fan which pulls air
through filters and circulates air throughout helmet/hood.
They can be worn by most workers who have beards.
Cartridges/filters must match contaminant(s) and be changed
periodically.
A Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) is used for entry
and escape from atmospheres that are considered immediately
dangerous to life and health (IDLH) or oxygen deficient. They
use their own air tank.

Do not wear a respirator unless:

• You have received a medical evaluation or pulmonary function test


within the last year.
• You have satisfactorily passed a respirator fit test to confirm
proper fit and facial sealing of the assigned respirator.
• You have received appropriate training regarding respirator
selection and usage, donning procedures including performing a
positive and negative pressure test for fit, filter replacement
schedule and respirator maintenance, care and cleaning.
• You are clean shaven.

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Protect Yourself
Respirators
MAINTENANCE, CARE AND CLEANING

• The respirator must be inspected for defects and proper


functioning prior to each use.
• Respirators must be repaired by trained, qualified persons only.
• The respirator must be cleaned, disinfected and dried after each
use and stored in a sealed plastic bag or container to prevent
contamination
• Change cartridge filters according to the schedule established by
your supervisor. Dispose of used filters at the end of the job
(do not reuse filters).

VOLUNTARY USE OF FILTERING FACEPIECE RESPIRATORS (DUST MASKS)

The wearing of Filtering facepiece respirators


(pictured) may be permitted when performing tasks that
have been determined not to present a recognized
health risk. When the use of filtering facepiece
respirators is voluntary, the employee does not need
to go to a health care facility for a medical
evaluation or be required to pass a fit test. This is
the only type of respirator that does not require
these types of tests. If an employee uses the same
filtering facepiece but is “required” to wear it for a particular job
task then a full medical evaluation complete with fit test and training
would be required. Also, the voluntary use of a tight-fitting or
elastomeric respirator would require the full medical evaluation as
well.

If you plan to wear a filtering facepiece respirator or dust mask


please fill out the form enclosed; entitled: (Mandatory) Information
for Employees Using Respirators When not required Under the Standard
and return to the office.

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This form is for all sites:

(Mandatory) Information for Employees Using Respirators When not required Under the
Standard

Respirators are an effective method of protection against designated hazard when properly
selected and worn. Respirator use is encouraged even when exposures are below the exposure
limit to provide an additional level of comfort and protection for workers. However, if a respirator
is used improperly or not kept clean, the respirator itself can become a hazard to the workers.
Sometimes, workers may wear respirators to avoid exposures to hazards, even if the amount of
hazardous substance does not exceed the limits set by the OSHA standards. If your employer
provides respirators for your voluntary use or if you provide your own respirator, you need to
take certain precautions to be sure that the respirator itself does not present a hazard.

You should do the following:

1. Read and heed all instructions provided by the manufacturer on use, cleaning and care,
and warnings regarding the respirators limitations.

2. Choose respirators certified for use to protect against the contaminant of concern.
NIOSH, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services, certifies respirators. A label or statement of certification
should appear on the respirator or respirator packaging. It will tell you what the
respirator is designed for and how much it will protect you.

3. Do not wear your respirator into atmospheres containing contaminants for which your
respirator is not designed to protect against. For example, a respirator designed to filter
dust particles will not protect you against gases, vapors, or very small particles of fumes
or smoke.

4. Keep track of your respirator so that you do not mistakenly use someone else’s
respirator.

I hereby certify that I have read and understand the information presented on this form.

EMPLOYEE’S NAME EMPLOYEE’S SIGNATURE

_________________________________ ________________________________
Print Sign and Date

Scan to employees personnel file


BRIESER CONSTRUCTION SAFETY MEETING
Week of: _______________

Job Number: _____________________________ Date:___________________

Job Name: _____________________________

Superintendent: __________________________

Site Specific Topics:

_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Crew Safety
Recommendations:_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
___________

Reviewed MSDS #: ____________ Subject:__________________________________

Meeting Attended By: (Print your Name)

Supervisor/Foreman:___________________________________________________________________

Scan to employees personnel file

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