Respiratory Protection

Why respiratory protection is necessary Air contaminants/hazardous atmospheres come from a variety of sourcesAir contaminants/hazardous atmospheres come from a variety of sources dustsdusts aerosol mistsaerosol mists metal fumesmetal fumes 1a

Air contaminants/hazardous atmospheres come from a variety of sourcesAir contaminants/hazardous atmospheres come from a variety of sources evaporated vaporsevaporated vapors released gasesreleased gases oxygen-deficient atmospheresoxygen-deficient atmospheres 1b Why respiratory protection is necessary

Many operations generate air contaminantsMany operations generate air contaminants filling bins with flourfilling bins with flour degreasing metal partsdegreasing metal parts spraying operationsspraying operations weldingwelding 1c Why respiratory protection is necessary

Find out how much contaminant is in the airFind out how much contaminant is in the air Test the air to find out what the exposures areTest the air to find out what the exposures are 1d Why respiratory protection is necessary

If results show an overexposure, take steps to control the hazardIf results show an overexposure, take steps to control the hazard engineering controlsengineering controls administrative controlsadministrative controls PPEPPE 1e Why respiratory protection is necessary

Respirator types Atmosphere-supplyingAtmosphere-supplying supplied airsupplied air self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) demanddemand positive pressurepositive pressure escape-onlyescape-only 2a

Respirator types Air-purifyingAir-purifying filterfilter canister or cartridgecanister or cartridge 2b

Respirator types Air-purifyingAir-purifying negative pressurenegative pressure powered air-purifyingpowered air-purifying 2c

Fit, usage, and maintenance Employees must pass a fit testEmployees must pass a fit test quantitative fitquantitative fit qualitative fitqualitative fit Use the respirator as it was designedUse the respirator as it was designed 3a

Follow operating instructionsFollow operating instructions If respirators are used to enter an IDLH atmosphere:If respirators are used to enter an IDLH atmosphere: one trained, rescue- equipped employee must remain outsideone trained, rescue- equipped employee must remain outside an attendant must maintain communication contactan attendant must maintain communication contact 3b Fit, usage, and maintenance

During interior structural firefightingDuring interior structural firefighting at least 2 employees with SCBA must enter together and stay in contact with each otherat least 2 employees with SCBA must enter together and stay in contact with each other at least two people trained and equipped for rescue must remain outsideat least two people trained and equipped for rescue must remain outside 3c Fit, usage, and maintenance

A dirty, inoperative respirator will not protect youA dirty, inoperative respirator will not protect you 3d

Inspection, donning, doffing respirators Inspect respirators before each use and during cleaningInspect respirators before each use and during cleaning Inspect SCBAs monthly and keep cylinders fully chargedInspect SCBAs monthly and keep cylinders fully charged 4a

Inspection, donning, doffing respirators Emergency-use respirators:Emergency-use respirators: inspect monthlyinspect monthly tags must show inspection resultstags must show inspection results Follow instructions to inspect and don/doff equipmentFollow instructions to inspect and don/doff equipment 4b

Inspection, donning, doffing respirators Perform seal checks after donning respiratorPerform seal checks after donning respirator positive pressure testpositive pressure test negative pressure testnegative pressure test review Appendix B-1review Appendix B-1 Never enter a work area without a good respirator sealNever enter a work area without a good respirator seal 4c

Cleaning, maintenance, and storage Respirators must be cleaned to remove contaminants/prevent irritationRespirators must be cleaned to remove contaminants/prevent irritation Shared respirators must be cleaned before each useShared respirators must be cleaned before each use 5a

Cleaning, maintenance, and storage Emergency-use respirators must be cleaned after each useEmergency-use respirators must be cleaned after each use Review Appendix B-2 for cleaning/disinfecting instructionsReview Appendix B-2 for cleaning/disinfecting instructions Only use manufacturer’s replacement partsOnly use manufacturer’s replacement parts 5b

Cleaning, maintenance, and storage Storage helps prevent respirators from: DamageDamage ContaminationContamination DustDust SunlightSunlight Temperature extremesTemperature extremes Excessive moisture Chemicals Deformation of the facepiece 5c

Responding to emergencies If the respirator malfunctions, immediately leave the work areaIf the respirator malfunctions, immediately leave the work area Activate auxiliary self- contained air supplyActivate auxiliary self- contained air supply 6a

If a sudden hazardous release occurs, don emergency escape- only respirators as you exit the areaIf a sudden hazardous release occurs, don emergency escape- only respirators as you exit the area 6b Responding to emergencies

Some employees must be trained and authorized to respond to emergency situationsSome employees must be trained and authorized to respond to emergency situations confined space rescueconfined space rescue release of hazardous chemicalsrelease of hazardous chemicals interior structure firefightinginterior structure firefighting 6c

Medical signs and symptoms Know how to recognize and report medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respiratorsKnow how to recognize and report medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators Shortness of breathShortness of breath DizzinessDizziness 7a

CoughingCoughing WheezingWheezing Chest painChest pain 7b Medical signs and symptoms

Chest injuriesChest injuries Lung diseasesLung diseases Cardiovascular conditionsCardiovascular conditions 7c Medical signs and symptoms

Heart conditionsHeart conditions Review Appendix C: OSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation QuestionnaireReview Appendix C: OSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire 7d Medical signs and symptoms