Implementing a Respiratory Protection Program in a Hospital Environment
Implementing a Respiratory Protection Program in a Hospital Environment Presenters Mary Spangler – Director, Occupational Health Eric Fuller—EH&S Pro...
Implementing a Respiratory Protection Program in a Hospital Environment Presenters Mary Spangler – Director, Occupational Health Eric Fuller—EH&S Program Manager Stanford Hospital and Clinics and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital
What we are trying to accomplish The purpose of this Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) is to maximize the protection afforded by respirators when they must be used. •
Personnel must have a thorough understanding of the equipment
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Respirators must be accessible for use by personnel
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Procedures must be in place to meet the regulatory requirements – Cal/OSHA regulations include the Respiratory Protection Standard (Title 8 California Code of Regulations Section 5144) and – the Aerosol Transmissible Diseases Standard (8 CCR Section 5199).
Written respiratory protection program with policies and procedures Designation of a Program Administrator Procedures for hazard evaluation and respirator selection Medical evaluation of respirator wearers Fit testing procedures for tight-fitting respirators Procedures for proper use, storage, maintenance, repair, and disposal of respirators Training Program evaluation including consultation with employees [8CCR 5144(c)] Recordkeeping
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Written ATD Exposure Control Plan, including biosafety plan for laboratory operations Designation of a Plan Administrator Hazard evaluation and identification of occupationally exposed employees Exposure control procedures including respiratory protection Medical services Procedures for exposure incidents Surge procedures Training Plan evaluation and procedures for employee participation in review of plan Recordkeeping
Aerosol Transmissible Disease Standard Subchapter 7. General Industry Safety Orders Group 16. Control of Hazardous Substances Article 109. Hazardous Substances and Processes
§5199 Appendix A – Aerosol Transmissible Diseases/Pathogens (Mandatory) 2009-2010 Flu Season Novel H1N1 Influenza