RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM Acceptable Standards
General Guidelines
Respirator Inspection
Respirator Maintenance and Storage
Training and Fit Testing
Equipment Custodian
Link to the entire Policy & Procedures (10 pages)
Respiratory Protection Program - Attachment A
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AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES RESEARCH AND EXTENSION CENTER SYSTEM POLICY AND PROCEDURES RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM
TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 2 II. POLICY................................................................................................................... 2 III. SCOPE ................................................................................................................... 2 IV. PURPOSE .............................................................................................................. 2 V. ACCEPTABLE STANDARDS ................................................................................ 3 VI. GENERAL GUIDELINES........................................................................................ 3 VII. RESPIRATOR INSPECTION ................................................................................. 4 VIII. RESPIRATOR MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE .................................................. 6 IX. TRAINING AND FIT TESTING............................................................................... 7 X. LIMITATIONS AND USES OF RESPIRATORS .................................................... 9 XI. RESPIRATOR PROTECTION REFERENCES ................................................... 10
ATTACHMENTS Attachment A -
Respiratory Protection Program Flow Chart
Attachment B -
Respirator Fit Testing Record/Fit Test Data
Attachment C - Employee’s Statement of Medical Conditions/ Physician’s Report of Medical Evaluation Attachment D - Respiratory Protection Program Attachment E -
Half-Face Air-Purifying Respirator
Attachment F -
Respiratory Selection for Routine Use of Respirators (Flow Chart)
Attachment G - Matching the Respirator to the Job Attachment H - Protective Devices for Specific Operations/Activities Attachment I -
Respiratory Protection
Attachment J -
Pesticide Safety Training Record
Attachment K -
Qualitative Fit Test Procedures (Irritant Smoke)
Attachment L -
Quantitative Fit Test Procedures (Portacount)
Attachment M - Test Exercises
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AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES RESEARCH AND EXTENSION CENTER SYSTEM POLICY AND PROCEDURES RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM
I.
INTRODUCTION As part of their work-related tasks, Research and Extension Center (REC) employees routinely perform work with a variety of substances. Certain of these substances may pose a threat to employee health and safety because they may occur as airborne particulates, mists, vapors, fumes, or gases that can cause severe irritation, corrosion, or permanent damage or be toxic by absorbtion to lung and respiratory tract tissues. In order to prevent or minimize employee injuries from airborne inhalation hazards, the State of California administers a regulatory program through the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Occupational Health and Safety that assures employee respiratory protection.
II.
POLICY The REC Administrative Office (AO) and the RECs are committed to providing employees with safe working conditions at all facilities. Accordingly, personnel from RECs have cooperatively implemented a program to maintain compliance with the state regulatory program for respiratory protection.
III. SCOPE As encompassed by the state regulatory program, REC AO and RECs are required to develop and undertake a respiratory protection program that includes policies and procedures for the selection, use, and care of respirators. The respiratory protection program must also encompass employee fit testing, including REC maintenance of employee fit testing records. IV. PURPOSE The purpose of this Policy and Procedures is to identify criteria for selecting, using, and caring for respirators, and performing fit testing and preserving attendant test records in order to prevent employee exposure to airborne inhalation hazards. Information provided by this document will also assist RECs with achieving and maintaining compliance with the respiratory protection program as described under California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 8, Article 107, Sections 5139, 5140, 5141, and 5144. NOTE: Supplied air and self-contained breathing equipment are not provided for REC AO and REC employees.
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V. ACCEPTABLE STANDARDS A viable respiratory protection program consists of the implementation of minimal acceptable standards. A. A written and accessible operating procedure governing the selection and use of respirators shall be available at each REC. B. Respirator selection shall be based on potential employee exposure to airborne hazards. C. All users shall be trained in the proper use and care of respirators and their limitations, including: 1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6.
Using the respirator as instructed; Guarding against damaging the respirator; Moving immediately to an area having respirable air if the respirator fails to provide proper protection; Reporting any respirator malfunction to the person responsible for the respirator program or performing self repairs when issued a personal respirator; Training on the care and maintenance of respirators; and Properly selecting cartridges.
D. All users shall be fit tested prior to using a respirator. REC AO administers qualitative and quantitative fit testing (Attachment B). E. Employees shall be medically certified by a physician prior to using a respirator when they indicate on the Employee’s Statement of Medical Condition Form (Attachment C) that they have any of the conditions listed on the form. The completed form shall be placed in the employee’s medical record. F. When required, respirators are assigned to employees for their exclusive use. G. Only respirators certified by the National Institute of Occupation Safety and Health (NIOSH) shall be used. NIOSH approval numbers on respirator equipment are preceded by the letters TC. VI.
GENERAL GUIDELINES A. Each REC shall provide for the purchase, maintenance, and issuing of its own respirators. The designation of a safety coordinator, is essential to the maintenance and implementation of the program. The safety coordinator shall be designated by name. His/her responsibilities include implementation of, and adherence to, the provisions of the respiratory protection program (Attachment D). B. The following describes safety coordinator responsibilities for implementing and maintaining a respiratory protection program:
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1.
Determine the types of airborne hazard(s) which may occur (pesticide applications, welding, spray painting, etc.) and insure the proper types of respirator and cartridge are used. EXAMPLE: Pesticide applications require use of half-face respirator/ organic vapor cartridge and pre-mist filter or approved pesticide cartridge.
2.
Insure that an adequate quantity of respirators are available to accommodate all employees who may encounter airborne hazards. When possible, assign each employee his/her own respirator.
3.
Provide an area for the maintenance, cleaning, and storage of respirators.
4.
Provide cleaning and disinfecting solutions.
5.
Insure each employee understands proper techniques for cleaning, disinfecting, and storing respirators when not in use.
6.
Provide respiratory protection training to new employees, and insure all employees undergo annual training.
VII. RESPIRATOR INSPECTION A. Scrupulous respirator inspection shall be made an integral part of the overall respirator program. Wearing a poorly-maintained or malfunctioning respirator may be more dangerous than not wearing one, and employees wearing defective devices may believe they have adequate respiratory protection when they do not. State regulatory protection standards emphasize the importance of an adequate inspection program. B. INSPECTION FOR DEFECTS 1.
An important part of a respirator protection program is continual inspection to insure the device is functioning properly. Regulations require that all respirators be inspected before and after each use. Attachment E depicts a typical half-face air-purifying respirator.
2.
Regulations outline two primary types of inspection: (1) while in use; and (2) while being cleaned. In small operations such as at RECs, the two inspections usually become one and the same.
3.
At a minimum, the following items should be checked by the user: a.
Air-Purifying Respirators (half-face and full facepiece) (1)
Examine the facepiece for: (a) (b) (c)
Excessive dirt; Cracks, tears, holes and distortion from improper storage; Inflexibility (stretch and massage to restore flexibility);
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(d) (e) (f)
(2)
Examine the headstraps or head harness for: (a) (b) (c) (d)
(3)
(b) (c) (d) (e) (f)
Detergent residue and dust particles or other foreign materials under the valve seats; Cracks, tears, or distortion in the valve material or valve seat; Improper insertion of the valve body in the facepiece; Cracks, tears, or chips in the valve body, particularly in the sealing surface; Missing or defective exhalation valve cover; and Improper installation of the valve in the valve body.
Examine the air-purifying elements for: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
b.
Breaks or tears; Loss of elasticity; Broken or malfunctioning buckles and attachments; and For full facepiece only, excessively worn serrations on the head harness which might cause slipping.
Examine the inhalation and exhalation valves for: (a)
(4)
Cracked or badly scratched lenses in full facepieces; Incorrectly mounted full facepiece lens or missing mounting clips; and Cracked or broken air-purifying element holders, worn threads, and missing gasket(s).
Proper cartridge, canister, or filter for the anticipated airborne hazard; Approval designation (TC…ID#…); Incorrect installation, loose connections, missing or worn gaskets, or cross-threading in the holder; Expired shelf-life date on cartridges and canisters; and Cracks or dents in outside case of filter, cartridge, canister or filter.
Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (1)
Examine the facepiece, headstraps, valves and elements as described for air-purifying respirators under paragraph VII.B.3.
(2)
Examine the hood or helmet (if applicable) for: (a) Headgear suspension adjusted properly for wearer; and (b) Cracks or breaks in the faceshield and helmet
(3)
Examine the corrugated breathing tube for: (a) Broken or missing end connectors; (b) Missing or loose hose clamps; and
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(c)
Deterioration (determined by stretching the tubing and looking for cracks).
VIII. RESPIRATOR MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE A. Regulatory requirements are not specific about cleaning and disinfecting respirators. Therefore, routinely used respirators shall be cleaned and disinfected as frequently as necessary. Following each use or at the end of the day, respirators shall be cleaned and disinfected in order to prevent respiratory tract illnesses. B. Whenever possible, a respirator should be issued for the exclusive use of a single employee. The employee shall be thoroughly briefed in the maintenance, cleaning, disinfection, and storage of his/her own respirator. The following procedures shall be used to clean and disinfect respirators: 1.
Remove cartridges or canisters on facepiece including all gaskets that are not affixed to seats;
2.
Remove all elastic bands;
3.
Remove exhalation cover;
4.
Remove exhalation and inhalation valve assemblies;
5.
Using a soft brush, wash facepiece and parts with a mild detergent (e.g., Ivory liquid) in warm water not exceeding 120oF;
6.
Using a clean damp cloth with the detergent solution, wipe the outside areas of the cartridges or canisters;
7.
Immerse facepiece and all parts (except cartridges and canisters) in clean warm water, thoroughly rinse, and wipe the facepiece with a clean damp cloth to remove excess detergent;
8.
Remove all parts from rinse water and immerse for a minimum of two minutes in one of the following disinfecting solutions:
9.
a.
Sodium hypochlorite (household bleach): 50 ppm solution can be made by adding two teaspoons (one capful) per gallon of warm water; or
b.
Iodine: 50 ppm solution can be made by adding one teaspoon of tincture of iodine per gallon of warm water;
Air dry all parts by placing on a clean surface away from dirt and debris; and
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10. Reassemble and inspect the respirator, place in a plastic bag and store away from excessive heat, sunlight, dirt, contaminants, and mechanical damage. NOTE: Regulations state that repairs shall be completed by experienced persons. Replacement parts shall be designed for the specific respirator. Substitution of parts from a different brand or type of respirator invalidates regulatory approval of the device. C. Cartridge use shall be documented by keeping a time log recording the date and length of time on each occasion that the cartridge is used. Cartridge time logs will be kept with the cartridges when stored. The life of a cartridge is approximately eight hours. After eight hours of use, discard cartridge. Cartridges should also be discarded when wet or when user can detect breakthrough by smelling and/or tasting chemical(s). If breakthrough is questionable, then discard cartridge. IX.
TRAINING AND FIT TESTING A. TRAINING 1.
For safe use of respirators, it is essential that REC employees be properly instructed in the selection, use, maintenance, and limitations of respirators (Attachment F, Attachment G and Attachment H). Training shall provide REC employees opportunities to handle the respirator, have it fitted properly, test its facepiece to determine a proper face seal, wear it in normal air to establish familiarity, and wear it in a test atmosphere.
2.
Supervisors should have a reasonably comprehensive knowledge of respirators and respiratory protection practices.
3.
Training should include, but not necessarily be limited to, knowledge of the following: a. b. c. d. e.
4.
Basic respiratory protection practices; Selection and use of respirators to protect against the airborne hazard to which the employee may be exposed (Attachment I); The nature and extent of the respiratory hazards; The structure and operation of the entire respiratory protection program; and The legal requirements pertinent to the use of respirators.
REC employees that use respirators shall be trained initially and annually on the requirements, selection, use, maintenance, and limitations of respiratory equipment. Training shall be documented in the employee’s personnel record (Attachment J).
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B. FIT TESTING 1.
State and federal regulations require every respirator wearer to receive fitting instructions including demonstrations and practice on how the respirator should be worn, how to adjust it, and how to determine if it fits properly. Respirators shall not be worn when conditions prevent a good face seal.
2.
The design and manufacture of a respirator to give maximum efficiency will not always protect the wearer if there is an improper match between facepiece and the wearer or improper wearing practices. Therefore, proper fit testing requires determining the particular type of facepiece and ensuring the user knows that the respirator fits properly. If practical, more than one brand of a particular type of facepiece (all sizes) should be available for fit testing.
3.
REC AO and RECs shall establish a record of the qualitative and quantitative fit tests administered to an employee including: a. b. c. d. e.
4.
The name of the employee tested; Type of fit test performed; Specific make, model, style, and size of respirator tested; Date of test; and The pass/fail results for qualitative testing or the fit factor and strip chart recording or other recording of the test results for quantitative testing.
Types of fit tests: a.
Quantitative - indicates a respirator’s fit numerically by using special equipment operated by trained personnel. This type of test is normally used during initial fittings (Attachment L).
b.
Qualitative - relies on the wearer’s involuntary response (Attachment K).
c.
Fit Check (1)
Negative Pressure Test - close off the inlets of the canisters or cartridges by covering with the palms or if a breathing tube is attached by squeezing the tube and inhaling gently so that the facepiece collapses slightly and holding the breath for 10 seconds. If the facepiece remains slightly collapsed and no inward leakage is detected, readjust the facepiece, tighten the straps and perform the test again.
(2)
Positive Pressure Test - close off the exhalation valve with the palm of the hand and exhale gently into the facepiece. The fit is considered satisfactory if slight positive pressure is built up inside the facepiece without evidence of outward leakage. For some
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respirators, it may be necessary to remove the valve cover the gain access to the valve (remove prior to donning the respirator). Carefully and gently replace the valve cover as not to disturb the facepiece seal. NOTE: Fit checks per paragraphs IX.B.4.c.(1) and IX.B.4.c.(2) are required each time the respirator is donned. (3)
d.
Irritant Smoke Test Procedures - This test involves exposing the wearer to an irritating smoke produced by special glass tubes when the contents are exposed to the air. The advantage of this test is that the wearer usually reacts involuntarily to leakage of the facepiece, causing sneezing or coughing. This test is the method preferred for fit testing when quantitative testing is unavailable.
Test Exercises (Attachment M) (1)
Eight test exercises shall be performed during qualitative and/or quantitative fit testing.
(2)
Each test exercise shall be performed for one minute except grimace exercise which shall be performed for 15 seconds. NOTE: Except for the positive and negative pressure fit check which must be completed each time the respirator is donned, all other tests shall be performed by a qualified person.
X.
LIMITATIONS AND USES OF RESPIRATORS A. Respirators shall be selected on the basis of hazards to which the employee is exposed. The respirator furnished shall provide adequate respiratory protection against the particular hazard for which it is designed. B. Employees shall not be assigned a task requiring the use of a respirator unless it has been determined that they are physically able to perform the task while wearing the respirator. Employees shall complete Employee’s Statement of Medical Conditions/Physician’s Report of Medical Evaluation (Attachment B) prior to his/her medical evaluation. The REC’s contract physician shall determine the health and physical condition of the employee. The findings and recommendations of the examining physician shall be documented on the Employee’s Statement of Medical Conditions/Physician’s Report of Medical Evaluation (Attachment B). Upon determining that the employee is capable of working while wearing a respirator, he/she shall be fit tested. C. Respirators shall not be worn when conditions prevent a good face seal. Such conditions may be a growth of beard, mustache, sideburns, skull cap, or temple pieces on glasses. Recent gain or loss of weight and the absence of dentures can seriously affect the fit. To assure proper protection, the facepiece fit shall be checked by the wearer each time the respirator is donned by performing the negative and positive pressure tests.
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D. Providing respiratory protection for employees wearing corrective lenses can be a serious problem, especially when a full-face respirator is required. A proper seal cannot be established if the temple bars of eye glasses extend through the sealing edge of the full facepiece. To eliminate this problem, special facepieces are available for the mounting of corrective lenses inside the facepiece. OSHA regulations stipulate the wearing of contact lenses while wearing a respirator shall not be allowed. E. Air purifying respirators (cartridge and canister) are routinely used in diverse environments. Numerous factors such as contaminant concentrations, composition, relative humidity, work rate, facepiece fit, etc., must be considered. Compounding the situation is the user’s belief that the respirators are safe and effective against toxic contaminants regardless of the concentration or percent oxygen content of the atmosphere. Air purifying respirators do not provide oxygen. They shall not be worn in situations where the oxygen concentration is suspect and shall not be worn when the oxygen content is below 19.5% (normal - 20.9%). F. The life span of a cartridge or canister under normal conditions is approximately eight hours. Afterwards, they shall be discarded. Under extreme conditions (heavy work, high humidity, high toxic concentrations, etc.) their life span may be reduced as much as one-half of normal. Therefore, the wearer must approximate the life of the cartridges or canisters. The term breakthrough is recognized by the respirator wearer when the odor of the contaminant is detected inside the facepiece. Breakthrough demands immediate exit from the contaminated atmosphere and replacement of the cartridge or canister. Because of the limited service life of cartridges or canisters and the fact that certain pesticides lack warning properties, state regulations require that air purifying elements be replaced daily unless there is a method of establishing the useful lifetime of the element. There may be times when new cartridges or canisters are used for short periods of time and frequent replacing becomes financially cumbersome. To maximize the life of the cartridge or canister, a good practice is to mark the time of each use on the element and storing them in a plastic bag until the next use. When the eight-hour limitation is expended or if breakthrough is detected, cartridges or canisters shall be discarded. XI.
RESPIRATOR PROTECTION REFERENCES California Code of Regulations, Title 8. Industrial Relations, Division 1. Department of Industrial Relations, Chapter 3.2., Subchapter 7, Group 16, Article 107. Dusts, Fumes, Mists, Vapors, and Gases: Section 5139. Purpose, Section 5140. Definitions, Section 5141. Control of Harmful Exposure to Employees, and Section 5144. Respiratory Protection.
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AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES RESPIRATOR FIT TESTING RECORD
PERSONAL INFORMATION NAME:
I.D. NO.: (Last Name)
(First Name)
(MI)
CENTER/FACILITY: AGE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
MALE
FEMALE
BEARD MUSTACHE SIDEBURNS DENTURES HEART DISEASE HYPERTENSION
YES YES YES YES YES YES
NO NO NO NO NO NO
7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
CONTACT LENSES GLASSES FACIAL SCARS ALLERGIES LUNG DISEASE PERFORATED EAR DRUM
YES YES YES YES YES YES
NO NO NO NO NO NO
OTHER INFORMATION (include “yes” answers above):
DO NOT FILL OUT BELOW THIS LINE – TO BE COMPLETED BY INSTRUCTOR!
FIT TEST DATA LAST FIT TEST:
LAST TRAINING ATTENDED: (Date)
FACE PIECE
(Date)
HALF FACE
FULL FACE
MANUFACTURER
A.
A.
MANUFACTURER
B.
B.
TEST TYPE
QUAL.
QUAL.
TEST TYPE
QUAN.
QUAN.
EMPLOYEE STATEMENT OF MEDICAL CONDITION COMPLETED? PHYSICIAN’S REPORT OF MEDICAL EVALUATION REQUIRED?
SIZE
YES YES
FIT FACTOR
NO NO
COMMENTS:
EXAMINER’S NAME:
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AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES EMPLOYEE'S STATEMENT OF MEDICAL CONDITION
SITE LOCATION: (Center/Other)
EMPLOYEE NAME: (Type or print)
In accordance with Title-3, Section 6738 of the California Code of Regulations, to the best of my knowledge, I have , have no medical conditions which would interfere with wearing a respirator while engaged in hazardous exposure situations. I understand that heart disease, high-blood pressure, lung disease or presence of a perforated ear drum require specific medical evaluations by a physician before safe use of a respirator can be determined.
(Employee signature)
(Date)
PHYSICIAN'S REPORT OF MEDICAL EVALUATION In accordance with Title-3, Section 6738 of the California Code of Regulations, the employee named above has been given an examination by me on this date. There are , are no medical contraindications to the employee named above from wearing a respirator which allows the working in hazardous exposure environments. COMMENTS:
(Printed Physician's Name)
(Date)
(Physician's Signature)
Address: Phone:
Respiratory Protection Program - Attachment C
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AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM
Center / UCCE: I.
Date:
POLICY To facilitate compliance with federal, state and University regulations, a respiratory protection program is hereby established to coordinate the use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment, to reduce employee exposure to toxic chemical agents, and allow employees to work safely in hazardous work environments.
II.
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR The ANR Environmental Health & Safety Manager is hereby designated as the RECs' respiratory protection program administrator. He/she shall be responsible for the implementation of and adherence to the provisions outlined in current regulations, and the Respiratory Protection Program Policy and Procedures, and to establish a program to meet the RECs needs. He/she shall develop the program and enforce procedures with the assistance of EH&S staff, and with input from ANR Safety Coordinators and REC employees.
III. CENTER/COUNTY DIRECTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES A. Oversee the respiratory protection program as outlined in the Respiratory Protection Program Policy and Procedures. B. Insure the proper respirator is used for the task performed. C. Conduct or arrange initial and annual training for all employees who require respiratory protection. D. Insure respirators are cleaned and disinfected daily. E. Insure respirators are inspected and maintained properly. F. Insure respirators are stored properly so as to not exposed to excess heat, sunlight, dirt, contaminants and mechanical damage. G. Insure employees required to wear respirators receive an annual medical clearance and ‘qualitative’ fit test. H. Insure users conduct the ‘positive and negative’ fit checks each time they don their respirator. I. Conduct surveillance checks of each user’s working conditions to ascertain the respirator selected provides adequate protection. J. Develop an evaluation and recordkeeping system to include compliance with the aforementioned.
Center / County Director: Program Administrator:
Respiratory Protection Program - Attachment D
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HALF-FACE AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATOR
Respiratory Protection Program - Attachment E
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AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES RESPIRATORY SELECTION FOR ROUTINE USE OF RESPIRATORS HAZARD
Toxic contaminant
Oxygen deficiency
EMPLOYEES PROHIBITED FROM CONTINUING WORK
Immediately dangerous to life or health
Not immediately dangerous to life or health
EMPLOYEES PROHIBITED FROM CONTINUING WORK
Particulate
Airline respirator
Filter respirator
Powered air-purifying respirator
Gas or vapor Airline respirator
Chemical cartridge respirator
Gas or vapor and particulate Airline respirator
Combination cartridge plus filter respirator
Gas mask Gas mask
Respiratory Protection Program - Attachment F
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AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES MATCHING THE RESPIRATOR TO THE JOB RESPIRATORY SELECTION GUIDE
TYPICAL EXPOSURE
RESPIRATOR TO USE
Nuisance dust (wood/metal sanding, cutting, grinding)
Disposable dust mask, half facepiece respirator with dust filter or dust-mist-fume cartridge(s).
Spray Painting
Full or half facepiece respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s) and mist pre-filter.
Battery charging
Full or half facepiece respirator with acid-gas cartridge(s).
Laboratory operations
Full or half facepiece respirator with acid-gas cartridge(s).
Lead fumes
Full or half facepiece respirator with dust-mist-fume cartridge(s).
Pesticide mixing, loading and application
Full or half facepiece respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s) and mist pre-filter or approved pesticide cartridge(s).
Dusty field conditions
Disposable dust mask or full or half facepiece respirator with dust filters.
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AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTIVE DEVICES FOR SPECIFIC OPERATIONS/ACTIVITIES Center/ UCCE:
Date:
Employee:
Employee I.D. No.:
Supervisor:
Work Area:
OPERATION/ ACTIVITY Pesticide Application
EQUIPMENT NEEDED Coveralls Respirator* Head Cover Rubber Cloves Boots Safety Goggles
REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
COMMENTS * Organic vapor cartridge w pre-filter ‘only’
Shop Activities
Hard Hat Safety Glasses Ear Plugs Welding Mask Safety Shoes
Respirator* Local Exhaust Aprons Welding Gloves
* Disposable dust mask or dust-mist-fume cartridge (sanding, nuisance dust) * Organic vapor cartridge w mist pre-filter (spray painting) * Acid-gas cartridge (battery charging, acid dip tanks)
Laboratory Operations
Lab Coat/Smock Face Shield Rubber Gloves Respirator* Emergency Shower
Safety Glasses Rubber Apron Fume Hood Eye Wash Station
* Acid-gas cartridge
Field Operations
Safety Glasses Respirator* Rain Gear Safety Shoes
Dust Goggles Rubber Boots Gloves
* Disposable dust mask or dust-mist-fume cartridge (dusty operation, nuisance dust)
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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION Instruction Given: Video/DVD Oral Training Positive and Negative Fit-check Adjustment Inspection
Maintenance Cartridge Care & Replacement Cleaning Storage
Test Results: Pulmonary Function Quantitative Fit Qualitative Fit Respirator PF For
Max
Following is a partial list of gaseous materials for which chemical cartridge respirators should not be used for respiratory protection regardless of concentration or time of exposure. Contact EH&S for further information on other specific materials. Arsine Hydrazine Methyl bromide Nitromethane Stibine Bromine Hydrogen cyanide Methyl chloride Ozone Sulfur chloride Carbon monoxide Hydrogen fluoride Nickel carbonyl Phosgene Toluene Diisocyanate Dimethylaniline Hydrogen selenide Nitrobenzene Phosphine Vinyl chloride Dimethyl sulfate Hydrogen sulfide Nitrogen oxides Phosphorus oxychloride Vinylidene chloride Ethylene Oxide Methyl alcohol Nitroglycerin Phosphorus trichloride I understand that a cartridge-type respirator must not be used in an oxygen-deficient atmosphere (>19.5%). ORGANIC VAPOR* For respiratory protection against not more than 0.1 percent ORGANIC VAPORS by volum. Do not wear for protection against organic vapors with poor warning properties or those which generate high heat of reaction with sorbent material in the cartridge. Maximum use concentration will be lower than 0.1 percent where that concentration produces atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health. ACID GAS* For respiratory protection against not more than 10 ppm CHLORINE, 10 ppm FORMALDEHYDE, 50 ppm HYDROGEN CHLORIDE or 50 ppm SURPHUR DIOXIDE. Do not wear in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health. PESTICIDE For use against PESTICIDES. Do not wear for protection against organic vapors with poor warning properties or those which generate high heats of reaction with sorbent material in the cartridge. Maximum use concentrations will be lower than 0.1 percent where that concentration produces atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health. Not approved for fumigants. RADIONUCLIDE For respiratory protection against DUSTS, FUMES, and MISTS having a TWA less than 0.05 milligram per cubic meter, and RADIONUCLIDES, and asbestos-containing dusts and mists. 99.97% efficient against 0.3 micron DOP. Not for use in atmospheres containing toxic gases or vapors. ORGANIC VAPOR/ACID GAS* For respiratory protection against not more 1000 ppm ORGANIC VAPORS, 10 ppm CHLORINE, or 50 ppm HYDROGEN CHLORIDE or SULPHUR DIOXIDE. Do not wear in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life. Do not wear in organic vapors with poor warning properties or which generate high heat of reaction with sorbent materials in the cartridge. PAINT For respiratory protection against (1) mists of MISTS, LACQUERS, and ENAMELS, (2) not more than 1000 ppm ORGANIC VAPORS, or (3) any combination thereof. Not for use with urethane or other diisocyante-containing paints. Do not wear for protection against organic vapors with poor warning properties or those which generate high heat of reaction with sorbent material in the cartridge. Maximum use concentrations will be lower than 0.1 percent where that concentration produces atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health. DUST AND MIST For respiratory protection against DUSTS and MISTS having a TWA not less than 0.05 milligram per cubic meter or 2 million particles per cubic foot. Not for use in atmospheres containing toxic gases or vapors. (TWA = Time-Weighted Average; ppm = parts per million) OTHER Your approval to wear a respirator expires no later than
*For DUST and MIST protection, add Prefilter and Filter Cover . After this date, you must be retrained and refitted by EH&S.
By my signature, I acknowledge that I have received the indicated instruction in the fitting, use, storage, and care of my respirator. I have read the above material which pertains to the cartridges I have received and I understand that the cartridges are to be used only for the purposes indicated. I have discussed the intended use of this respirator with an EH&S representative. I have been given an opportunity to ask questions about respiratory protection and I understand the information that has been provided.
Signature: [Please Print]
First Name, Last Name Date:
(Signature, EH&S Representative)
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR RESPIRATOR OR ITS PERFORMANCE, PLEASE CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR OR CALL ANR EH&S AT (530) 752-3933.
Respiratory Protection Program - Attachment I
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AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES PESTICIDE SAFETY TRAINING RECORD (Suggested Format) EMPLOYEE NAME: DEPARTMENT: TRAINER’S NAME: ASSIGNED JOB DUTY(S):
Mixer-Loader
Applicator
Flagger
Other
Read the Label: Signal Word: Danger, Warning or Caution, Cautionary Statement, First Aid, Rate Volume Emergency Medical Information: Name, Address, Phone Number of Clinic, Physician or Hospital Emergency Room. Where Information is located Report Immediately Symptoms of Poisoning: Pinpoint Pupils, Nausea, Shortness of Breath, Dizziness, Headache, Blurred Vision Immediately Decontaminate Skin and Eyes When Exposure Occurs Wash Completely at the End of the Work Day. Change Into Clean Clothing. Wash Hands and Arms With Soap and Water Before: Eating, Drinking, Smoking, Going to the Bathroom. Wear Clean Clothes Daily. Protective Clothing and Equipment: Coveralls, Cloves, Goggles, Boots, Respirator, Apron, Etc. Respirator Equipment: Proper Use, Maintenance and Storage. Medical Supervision: Maintain use records when working with carbamates or organophosphates. Medical surveillance by Occupational Health Physician. Closed Systems Shall Be Used: When Mixing or Transferring a Liquid Pesticide Labeled Danger or Liquid Mix or a Dri Category 1. Safe Procedures: Pouring, Lifting, Opening, Mixing of Pesticides and Operating Equipment, etc. Triple Rinse Containers At Time of Use and Dispose of Properly. Drift: Confine the Spray to the Crop. Watch out for People, Animals, Waterways, or any Special Hazards. Work INTO the Wind. Storage of Pesticide Containers: Keep in a Locked and Posted Area and Inspect for Proper Labeling and Condition of Containers. Review Pesticide Information Series. Employee Initials:
PESTICIDES
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Trainer/Supervisor Initials
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AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES QUALITATIVE FIT TEST PROCEDURES (IRRITANT SMOKE) A.
The person being fit tested shall don the respirator without assistance, and perform the required user seal check(s).
B.
The test user shall be instructed to keep his/her eyes closed.
C.
The test operator shall direct the stream of irritant smoke from the smoke tube toward the faceseal area of the test user, using the low flow pump or the squeeze bulb. The test operator shall begin at least 12 inches from the facepiece and move the smoke stream around the whole perimeter of the mask. The operator shall gradually make two more passes around the perimeter of the mask, moving to within six inches of the respirator.
D.
If the person being tested has not had an involuntary response and/or detected the irritant smoke, proceed with the test exercises.
E.
The exercises identified in the Respiratory Protection Program Policy and Procedures, Test Exercises (Attachment M) shall be performed by the test user while the respirator seal is being continually challenged by the smoke, directed around the perimeter of the respirator at a distance of six inches.
F.
If the person being fit tested reports detecting the irritant smoke at any time, the test is failed. The person being retested must repeat the entire sensitivity screening check and fit test procedure.
G.
Each test user passing the irritant smoke test without evidence of a response (involuntary cough, irritation) shall be given a second sensitivity screening check, with the smoke from the same smoke tube used during the fit test, once the respirator has been removed, to determine whether he/she still reacts to the smoke. Failure to evoke a response shall void the fit test.
H.
If a response is produced during this second sensitivity check, then the fit test is passed.
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AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES QUANTITATIVE FIT TEST PROCEDURES (PORTACOUNT)
A.
B.
Portacount Fit Test Requirements 1.
Check the respirator to make sure the sampling probe and line are properly attached to the facepiece and that the respirator is fitted with a particulate filter capable of preventing significant penetration by the ambient particles used by the fit test (e.g., NIOSH 42 CFR 84 series 100, 99 or 95 particulate filter) per manufacturer’s instruction.
2.
Instruct the person to be tested to don the respirator for five minutes before the fit test starts. This purges the ambient particles trapped inside the respirator and permits the wearer to make certain the respirator is comfortable. This individual shall already have been trained on how to wear the respirator properly.
3.
Check the following conditions for the adequacy of the respirator fit: Chin properly placed; adequate strap tension, not overly tightened; nose to chin; tendency of the respirator to slip; self-observation in a mirror to evaluate fit and respirator position.
4.
Have the person wearing the respirator do a user seal check. If leakage is detected, determine the cause. If leakage is from a poorly fitting facepiece, try another size of the same model respirator, or another model of respirator.
5.
Follow the manufacturer’s instruction for operating the Portacount and proceed with the test.
6.
The test user shall be instructed to perform the exercises in the Respiratory Protection Program Policy and Procedures, Test Exercises (Attachment M).
7.
After the test exercises, the test subject shall be questioned by the test conductor regarding the comfort of the respirator upon completion of the protocol. If it has become unacceptable, another model of respirator shall be tried.
Portacount Test Instrument 1.
The Portacount will automatically stop and calculate the overall fit factor for the entire set of exercises. The overall fit factor is what counts. The Pass or Fail message will indicate whether or not the test was successful. If the test was a Pass, the fit test is over.
2.
Since the pass or fail criterion of the Portacount is user programmable, the test operator shall ensure that the pass or fail criterion meet the requirements for minimum respirator performance in the Respiratory Protection Program Policy and Procedures.
3.
A record of the test needs to be kept on file, assuming the fit test was successful. The record must contain the test user’s name; overall fit factor; make, model, style, and size of respirator used; and date tested.
Respiratory Protection Program - Attachment L
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AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES TEST EXERCISES A.
The following test exercises are to be performed for all fit testing methods prescribed in this appendix, except for the CNP method. A separate fit testing exercise regimen is contained in the CNP protocol. The test user shall perform exercises, in the test environment, in the following manner: 1.
Normal breathing. In a normal standing position, without talking, the test user shall breathe normally.
2.
Deep breathing. In a normal standing position, the test user shall breathe slowly and deeply, taking caution so as not to hyperventilate.
3.
Turning head side to side. Standing in place, the test user shall slowly turn his/her head from side to side between the extreme positions on each side. The head shall be held at each extreme momentarily so the test user can inhale at each side.
4.
Moving head up and down. Standing in place, the test user shall slowly move his/her head up and down. The test user shall be instructed to inhale in the up position (i.e., when looking toward the ceiling).
5.
Talking. The test user shall talk out loud slowly and loud enough so as to be heard clearly by the test conductor. The test user can read from a prepared text such as the Rainbow Passage, count backward from 100, or recite a memorized poem or song. RAINBOW PASSAGE When the sunlight strikes raindrops in the air, they act like a prism and form a rainbow. The rainbow is a division of white light into many beautiful colors. These take the shape of a long round arch, with its path high above, and its two ends apparently beyond the horizon. There is, according to legend, a boiling pot of gold at one end. People look, but no one ever finds it. When a man looks for something beyond reach, his friends say he is looking for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
B.
6.
Grimace. The test user shall grimace by smiling or frowning (This applies only to quantitative testing; it is not performed for qualitative testing.
7.
Bending over. The user shall bend at the waist as if he/she were to touch his/her toes. Jogging in place shall be substituted for this exercise in those test environments such as shroud type quantitative testing or qualitative testing units that do not permit bending over at the waist.
8.
Normal breathing. Same as exercise A.1.
Each test exercise shall be performed for one minute except for the grimace exercise which shall be performed for 15 seconds. The test user shall be questioned by the test conductor regarding the comfort of the respirator upon completion of the protocol. If it has become unacceptable, another model of respirator shall be tried. The respirator shall not be adjusted once the fit test exercises begin. Any adjustment voids the test, and the fit test must be repeated.
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