1. Respiratory Protection
29 CFR ,
29 CFR ,
30 CFR Part 11,
and
42 CFR Part 84

2. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Respirators are the least preferred method of worker protection from respiratory hazards.
Respirators are recommended when: engineering controls are not technically feasible; when controls are being installed or repaired; or when emergency and other temporary situations arise.

3. What is a Respirator? Respirators can have two general types of fit:
Respirators are defined as a device covering the mouth and nose to prevent the inhalation of toxic substances in the atmosphere.
Respirators can have two general types of fit:
tight-fitting—that is, quarter masks, which cover the mouth and nose; and half masks, which cover the face from the hairline to below the chin; and
loose-fitting, such as hoods, helmets, blouses, or full suits that cover the head completely. (No Fit Testing Required)

4. TWO BASIC TYPES OF TIGHT FITTING RESPIRATORS
I. Air Purifying Respirators (APRs)
remove contaminants from the atmosphere
1.Particulate Filtering Respirators
2.Vapor and Gas Removing Respirators
3. Combination
Note: Available in Nonpowered (Negative Pressure) and Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR)
II. Atmosphere Supplying (SAR or SCBA)
provides breathable air to the wearer

5. LIMITATIONS OF AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATORS (APR)
DO NOT SUPPLY OXYGEN (19.5%-23.5%)

6. EFFECTS OF OXYGEN DEFICIENCY (IN AIR)

7. LIMITATIONS OF AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATORS (APR)
DO NOT SUPPLY OXYGEN (19.5%-23.5%)
NOT TO BE USED IN IDLH ATMOSPHERE
CONTAMINANT MUST BE KNOWN (concentration and agent)

8. Air Purifying Respirators
Protect against?
Gases and Vapors
Particulates
Must have two straps
Must be marked w/type & efficiency

9. TYPES OF PARTICULATE FILTER CARTRIDGES
Mechanical Filter - protection against particulate matter by physically trapping them as air is inhaled.
N - Not Resistant to Oil
solid and water-based particulates
R - Resistant to Oil
any particulate contaminated/ if oil then single 8 hr shift
P - Oil Proof
any particulate

10. Efficiency N
N-95
N-99
P-95 R
R-95
R-99
P-99 P
P-100
95 (95%)
99 (99%)
100 (99.7%)
What high efficiency filter can be used for a oil containing particulate?
R-100 or P-100

13. TYPES OF APR Gas and Vapor Combination Respirators
Chemical Cartridge or Canister
protection against certain gases and vapors
Combination Respirators

14. CANISTER OR CARTRIDGE SELECTION
One type of canister or cartridge will not protect against all chemicals.
Can be used in layers.
Must use the same brand of canisters or cartridges as the brand of respirator.
Filters may be combined with canisters or cartridges to provide additional protection against large particulates.

15. CANISTER OR CARTRIDGE SELECTION
Note the expiration date; if none, remove from service after three years storage.
Note that a canister or cartridge begins working as soon as it is removed from its plastic wrap. Unless resealed, a canister or cartridge should not be used for a period of time one day and saved for the next day, no matter how short a period of time it was used the first work period.

16. Single use (disposable)
Styles of Respirators
Single use (disposable)
1/4 Face Mask
1/2 Face Mask
Full Face Mask
Mouthpiece
Powered or nonpowered
tight fitting
loose fitting/hood
Cartridge vs. Canister

34. Open Systems Air Supply Respirators
Should not be used in IDLH atmospheres
constant flow- air compressor
demand flow - compressed air cylinders.

35. Open Systems Self Contain Breathing Apparatus
Demand (negative-pressure) type
Positive Pressure Type
pressure demand
continuous flow

37. Escape Masks
Used only for emergencies
One time use or rechargeable

38. Escape Masks

40. Close Circuit Escape Mask

42. COMPONENTS OF A RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM
WRITTEN STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR RESPIRATORS
Basic objectives:
to protect the wearer from safety and health hazards.
to prevent injury to the wearer from incorrect use and/or malfunction of the respirator.Copies of the program should be available to all employees and a reference copy should be available at each work site.

43. COMPONENTS OF A RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM
PROPER SELECTION OF RESPIRATOR
TRAINING OF PERSONNEL ON USE AND LIMITATIONS
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
RESPIRATOR DISTRIBUTION AND FIT TESTING

44. PROPER FIT TESTING
Qualitative - irritant vapor used to find breakthrough
Quantitative - comparison of potential contaminant in the masks to the outside of the mask.

45. PROPER FIT TESTING
Qualitative - irritant vapor used to find breakthrough
most common
easy and inexpensive
use general APF
Cannot use if individual will be exposed to 10 times the PEL

46. PROPER FIT TESTING
Quantitative - comparison of potential contaminant in the masks to the outside of the mask.
more thorough and accurate
more expensive
fit factor

48. COMPONENTS OF A RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM
MONTHLY INSPECTIONS
PROPER STORAGE
MONITORING FOR WORKER STRESS
EVALUATION OF RESPIRATORY PROGRAM COMPLIANCE

49. COMPONENTS OF A RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM
DETERMINATION OF MEDICAL FITNESS OF POTENTIAL USER
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED EQUIPMENT
DETERMINATION OF LEVELS OF RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

50. Respirator Approval
According to 30 CFR Part 11, all respirators except particulate respirators must be approved by NIOSH and MSHA
According 42 CFR 84, non-powered particulate respirators are approved by NOISH only