RESPIRATORY PROTECTIONRESPIRATORY PROTECTION

From Hazardous AtmospheresFrom Hazardous Atmospheres

29 CFR 1910.13429 CFR 1910.134

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EFFECTIVE DATESEFFECTIVE DATES

January 8, 1998 - OSHA Publishes Standard January 8, 1998 - OSHA Publishes Standard April 8, 1998 - Effective Date April 8, 1998 - Effective Date September 8, 1998 - Determination Date September 8, 1998 - Determination Date

That Respirators Are Required And Who That Respirators Are Required And Who Will Wear ThemWill Wear Them

October 5, 1998 - Total Compliance With October 5, 1998 - Total Compliance With All Provisions Of Standard All Provisions Of Standard

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REVISIONS TO STANDARDSREVISIONS TO STANDARDS

Respirators Deleted From All Other Respirators Deleted From All Other Substance Specific StandardsSubstance Specific Standards

Previous Respirator Standard Renumbered Previous Respirator Standard Renumbered As .139 And Designated Temporarily As As .139 And Designated Temporarily As M. tuberculosis StandardM. tuberculosis Standard

All Respirator Issues Are Now In 1910.134All Respirator Issues Are Now In 1910.134

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RESPIRATOR PROGRAMRESPIRATOR PROGRAM

Requires A Written Program With Worksite-Requires A Written Program With Worksite-Specific Procedures When Respirators Are Specific Procedures When Respirators Are NeededNeeded

Must Keep Updated As NeededMust Keep Updated As Needed A Program Administrator Is Required For The A Program Administrator Is Required For The

Entire CollegeEntire College College Must Provide Respirators, Training, College Must Provide Respirators, Training,

And Medical Evaluations At No Cost To And Medical Evaluations At No Cost To EmployeesEmployees

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RESPIRATOR RESPIRATOR PROGRAM ELEMENTSPROGRAM ELEMENTS

SelectionSelection Medical EvaluationMedical Evaluation Respirator UseRespirator Use Maintenance And Maintenance And

CareCare

Fit TestingFit Testing Breathing Air Breathing Air

Quality And UseQuality And Use TrainingTraining Program EvaluationProgram Evaluation

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WHERE RESPIRATORS ARE WHERE RESPIRATORS ARE USED BUT NOT REQUIREDUSED BUT NOT REQUIRED

If Respirators Will Not Create A Hazard And If Respirators Will Not Create A Hazard And If Requested, College May Furnish RespiratorsIf Requested, College May Furnish Respirators

If Approved, Employees May Wear Their If Approved, Employees May Wear Their Own, But Must Follow Program RequirementsOwn, But Must Follow Program Requirements

Voluntary Use Of Filtering Facepieces (Face Voluntary Use Of Filtering Facepieces (Face Masks) Does Not Have To Be Included In The Masks) Does Not Have To Be Included In The Written Materials Written Materials

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PERMISSIBLE PRACTICESPERMISSIBLE PRACTICES

Engineering Controls (Enclosures, Confinement Engineering Controls (Enclosures, Confinement Of Operations, Ventilation, Use Of Less Toxic Of Operations, Ventilation, Use Of Less Toxic Materials) Are Primary Means To Control Materials) Are Primary Means To Control HazardsHazards

When Effective Engineering Controls Are Not When Effective Engineering Controls Are Not Available, Respirators Will Be UsedAvailable, Respirators Will Be Used

Respirators Will Be Applicable To And Suitable Respirators Will Be Applicable To And Suitable For The Purpose IntendedFor The Purpose Intended

Employer Will Be Responsible For Program Employer Will Be Responsible For Program

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SELECTION OF RESPIRATORSSELECTION OF RESPIRATORS College Will Select And Provide An College Will Select And Provide An

Appropriate Respirator Based On The Appropriate Respirator Based On The Respiratory Hazards To Which The Worker Is Respiratory Hazards To Which The Worker Is Exposed, Workplace Factors, And User Factors Exposed, Workplace Factors, And User Factors That Affect Respirator Performance And That Affect Respirator Performance And ReliabilityReliability

Respirators Will Be Selected From A Sufficient Respirators Will Be Selected From A Sufficient Number Of Models And Sizes To Ensure Number Of Models And Sizes To Ensure Correct Fit And Comfort Correct Fit And Comfort

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RESRIRATOR PROTECTION RESRIRATOR PROTECTION TRAININGTRAINING

Employers (Managers And Supervisors) Must Employers (Managers And Supervisors) Must Provide Appropriate And Effective Training To Provide Appropriate And Effective Training To Employees Who Are Required To Use RespiratorsEmployees Who Are Required To Use Respirators

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RESRIRATOR PROTECTION RESRIRATOR PROTECTION TRAININGTRAINING

Employees That Use Respirators Must Be Trained Employees That Use Respirators Must Be Trained And Demonstrate Skill Or Knowledge Of At Least:And Demonstrate Skill Or Knowledge Of At Least:

— Why It Is Necessary And How Improper Use And Why It Is Necessary And How Improper Use And Care Can Compromise It’s EffectivenessCare Can Compromise It’s Effectiveness

— It’s Limitations And CapabilitiesIt’s Limitations And Capabilities— How To Put On, Remove, Use, And Inspect How To Put On, Remove, Use, And Inspect — How To Maintain And StoreHow To Maintain And Store— General Requirements Of This StandardGeneral Requirements Of This Standard

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RESRIRATOR PROTECTION RESRIRATOR PROTECTION TRAININGTRAINING

Training Must Be Provided Prior To UseTraining Must Be Provided Prior To Use Retraining Required Annually, And When:Retraining Required Annually, And When:

– Prior Training Becomes ObsoletePrior Training Becomes Obsolete

– Employee’s Skill Or Knowledge Is Employee’s Skill Or Knowledge Is InadequateInadequate

– Other Situation Arises In Which Retraining Other Situation Arises In Which Retraining Appears NecessaryAppears Necessary

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EMPLOYEE EXPOSUREEMPLOYEE EXPOSURE

Exposure To A Concentration Of An Airborne Exposure To A Concentration Of An Airborne Contaminant That Would Occur If The Employee Contaminant That Would Occur If The Employee Were Not Using Respiratory ProtectionWere Not Using Respiratory Protection

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RESPIRATORY INLET RESPIRATORY INLET COVERINGCOVERING

That Portion Of A Respirator That Forms That Portion Of A Respirator That Forms The Protective Barrier Between The User’s The Protective Barrier Between The User’s Respiratory Tract And An Air-Purifying Respiratory Tract And An Air-Purifying Device Or Breathing Air SourceDevice Or Breathing Air Source

May Be A Facepiece, Helmet, Hood, Suit, May Be A Facepiece, Helmet, Hood, Suit, Or Mouthpiece Respirator With A Nose Or Mouthpiece Respirator With A Nose ClampClamp

May Be Tight Fitting Or Loose FittingMay Be Tight Fitting Or Loose Fitting

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HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERESHAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERES

Oxygen DeficientOxygen Deficient Toxic ContaminatedToxic Contaminated Environmental PollutionEnvironmental Pollution CombinationCombination Immediately Dangerous To Life Or Health Immediately Dangerous To Life Or Health

(IDLH)(IDLH) Note: All Can Be Either Acidic Or AlkalineNote: All Can Be Either Acidic Or Alkaline

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OXYGEN DEFICIENTOXYGEN DEFICIENT

An Atmosphere With An Oxygen Content An Atmosphere With An Oxygen Content Below 19.5% By VolumeBelow 19.5% By Volume

Spaces Where Oxygen May Be Depleted Spaces Where Oxygen May Be Depleted By Use (Confined Spaces, Boilers, Tanks, By Use (Confined Spaces, Boilers, Tanks, Etc.)Etc.)

Space Where Decomposition Of Organic Space Where Decomposition Of Organic Material Is Going On (Sewers, Silos, Material Is Going On (Sewers, Silos, Basements, Etc.)Basements, Etc.)

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TOXIC CONTAMINATEDTOXIC CONTAMINATED

ParticlesParticles GasesGases FumesFumes VaporsVapors MistsMists

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ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTIONENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

DustDust SpraySpray FumesFumes VaporsVapors SmokeSmoke Harmful GasesHarmful Gases

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TWO BASIC TYPES OF TWO BASIC TYPES OF RESPIRATORSRESPIRATORS

Air Purifying - Removes Contaminates Air Purifying - Removes Contaminates Before Reaching Breathing ZoneBefore Reaching Breathing Zone

Atmosphere Supplying - Provides Fresh Air Atmosphere Supplying - Provides Fresh Air From An External SourceFrom An External Source

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AIR PURIFYINGAIR PURIFYING

May Be Particulate RemovingMay Be Particulate Removing Vapor And Gas Removing Vapor And Gas Removing A Combination Of The TwoA Combination Of The Two Uses A Replaceable Cartridge Or Canister Uses A Replaceable Cartridge Or Canister

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AIR PURIFYINGAIR PURIFYINGUSE LIMITATIONSUSE LIMITATIONS

Just Enough Oxygen To Sustain BreathingJust Enough Oxygen To Sustain Breathing Contaminate Is Known And Cannot Exceed Contaminate Is Known And Cannot Exceed

Facepiece LimitationsFacepiece Limitations Contaminates Are Not IDLHContaminates Are Not IDLH Always Treat Oxygen-Deficient Air As Always Treat Oxygen-Deficient Air As

IDLHIDLH

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ATMOSPHERE SUPPLYINGATMOSPHERE SUPPLYING

Type 1 - Airline Respirator. Air Is Pumped To Type 1 - Airline Respirator. Air Is Pumped To The User From OutsideThe User From Outside

Type 2 - Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Type 2 - Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)(SCBA)

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AIRLINE RESPIRATORAIRLINE RESPIRATOR

Has A Pressure Demand Nozzle That Allows Has A Pressure Demand Nozzle That Allows User To Control Air FlowUser To Control Air Flow

Use Grade D Breathing AirUse Grade D Breathing Air May Be Used With A Hood Or Helmet To May Be Used With A Hood Or Helmet To

Supply Continuous AirSupply Continuous Air Tight FittingTight Fitting Hose Limited To 300 FeetHose Limited To 300 Feet Some Mobility RestrictionSome Mobility Restriction

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SELF-CONTAINED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUSBREATHING APPARATUS

Breathing Air Provided From Pressurized TanksBreathing Air Provided From Pressurized Tanks Provides Highest Level Of Protection And Provides Highest Level Of Protection And

MobilityMobility Commonly Used In Rescue Or Emergency Commonly Used In Rescue Or Emergency

SituationsSituations Limited To Air In Tanks (30 Or 60 Minutes)Limited To Air In Tanks (30 Or 60 Minutes) Positive Pressure Provides Protection For Both Positive Pressure Provides Protection For Both

Oxygen Deficient And IDLHOxygen Deficient And IDLH

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RESPIRATOR SELECTIONRESPIRATOR SELECTION

Must Fit The Wearer And Be ComfortableMust Fit The Wearer And Be Comfortable Must Be The Type Which Best Abates The Must Be The Type Which Best Abates The

Hazards To Be FacedHazards To Be Faced Atmosphere Hazard Evaluation Determines Atmosphere Hazard Evaluation Determines

Which One To WearWhich One To Wear Never Substitute Or Chance Another One Never Substitute Or Chance Another One

Will Provide Adequate Protection Will Provide Adequate Protection

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WRITTEN PROTECTION PLANWRITTEN PROTECTION PLAN

Entire Program To Be Assigned To A Entire Program To Be Assigned To A Trained And Competent PersonTrained And Competent Person

Describes In Detail The Hazard Evaluation Describes In Detail The Hazard Evaluation ProcessProcess

Contains SOP For Respirator Selection, Contains SOP For Respirator Selection, Use, And MaintenanceUse, And Maintenance

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WRITTEN PROTECTION PLANWRITTEN PROTECTION PLAN

Contains Results Of Analysis Of Contains Results Of Analysis Of Atmospheric ContaminantsAtmospheric Contaminants– Physical And Chemical PropertiesPhysical And Chemical Properties– Adverse Health EffectsAdverse Health Effects– Warning PropertiesWarning Properties– Permissible Exposure Limits (PELS)Permissible Exposure Limits (PELS)– Other Accepted Exposure LimitsOther Accepted Exposure Limits

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WRITTEN PROTECTION PLANWRITTEN PROTECTION PLAN

Additional Plan CriteriaAdditional Plan Criteria– Results Of Workplace Atmospheric TestingResults Of Workplace Atmospheric Testing

– Nature Of The WorkNature Of The Work

– Activities That Are To Be PerformedActivities That Are To Be Performed

– Time Expected To Complete The Task Time Expected To Complete The Task – Written Plan To Be Made Available To All Written Plan To Be Made Available To All

Involved EmployeesInvolved Employees

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FIT TESTINGFIT TESTING Before An Employee Uses Any Respirator Before An Employee Uses Any Respirator

With A Negative Or Positive Pressure Tight-With A Negative Or Positive Pressure Tight-Fitting Facepiece, The Employee Must Be Fit Fitting Facepiece, The Employee Must Be Fit Tested With The Same Make, Model, Style, Tested With The Same Make, Model, Style, And Size Of Respirator That Will Be Used And Size Of Respirator That Will Be Used

Must Be Administered Using An OSHA Must Be Administered Using An OSHA Accepted Protocol Such As That Contained Accepted Protocol Such As That Contained In Appendix AIn Appendix A

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FIT TESTINGFIT TESTING

Respirators Rely On Face-To-Mask SealRespirators Rely On Face-To-Mask Seal Fit Testing Determines Which Device Will Fit Testing Determines Which Device Will

Best Fit And SealBest Fit And Seal Stubble, Beard, Hairlines, Glasses, And Stubble, Beard, Hairlines, Glasses, And

Goggles Will Negatively Affect FitGoggles Will Negatively Affect Fit Corrective Lenses May Be Mounted Inside Corrective Lenses May Be Mounted Inside

The FacepieceThe Facepiece

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FIT TEST PROCEDURESFIT TEST PROCEDURES

Fit Testing Should Be Conducted AnnuallyFit Testing Should Be Conducted Annually More Often If Facial Features Change OrMore Often If Facial Features Change Or

A Different Respirator Is To Be UsedA Different Respirator Is To Be Used Users Of Tight Fitting Respirators Must Users Of Tight Fitting Respirators Must

Perform A Seal Test Each Time They Are Perform A Seal Test Each Time They Are UsedUsed

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TYPES OF FIT TESTINGTYPES OF FIT TESTING

Qualitative (QLFT) - Challenge Agent, Qualitative (QLFT) - Challenge Agent, Vapor, Or Aerosol ReleasedVapor, Or Aerosol Released

Fit Is Inadequate If A Presence Of The Fit Is Inadequate If A Presence Of The Agent Is Detected (Irritation, Taste, or Agent Is Detected (Irritation, Taste, or Odor)Odor)

Quantitative (QNFT) - Measures Actual Quantitative (QNFT) - Measures Actual Level Of Agent Both Inside And Outside Level Of Agent Both Inside And Outside The RespiratorThe Respirator

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FIT TESTING FIT TESTING

QLFT May Only Be Used To Fit Test QLFT May Only Be Used To Fit Test Negative Pressure Air Purifying Respirators Negative Pressure Air Purifying Respirators That Achieve A Fit Factor Of 100 Or LessThat Achieve A Fit Factor Of 100 Or Less

A Fit Factor Of At Least 100 For Tight- A Fit Factor Of At Least 100 For Tight- Fitting Half Facepieces, Or 500 For Tight-Fitting Half Facepieces, Or 500 For Tight-Fitting Full Facepieces From A QNFT Will Fitting Full Facepieces From A QNFT Will Be AcceptableBe Acceptable

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FIT FACTORFIT FACTOR

A Quantitative Estimate Of The Fit Of A A Quantitative Estimate Of The Fit Of A Particular Respirator To A Specific Particular Respirator To A Specific Individual, And Typically Estimates The Individual, And Typically Estimates The Ratio Of:Ratio Of: Concentration Of A Substance In Ambient AirConcentration Of A Substance In Ambient Air Concentration Inside The Respirator When Concentration Inside The Respirator When

WornWorn

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FILTERSFILTERS

A Component Used In Respirators To Remove A Component Used In Respirators To Remove Solid Or Liquid Aerosols From Inspired AirSolid Or Liquid Aerosols From Inspired Air

Also Called An Air Purifying ElementAlso Called An Air Purifying Element

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HEPA FILTERSHEPA FILTERS

High Efficiency Particulate AirHigh Efficiency Particulate Air Removes 99.97% Of Particles That Are 0.3 Removes 99.97% Of Particles That Are 0.3

Micrometers In DiameterMicrometers In Diameter

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CANISTER OR CARTRIDGECANISTER OR CARTRIDGE

A Container With A Filter, Sorbent A Container With A Filter, Sorbent (Catalyst), Or Combination Of These Items, (Catalyst), Or Combination Of These Items, Which Removes Specific Contaminants Which Removes Specific Contaminants From The Air Passed Through The From The Air Passed Through The Container Container

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SERVICE LIFESERVICE LIFE

The Period Of Time That A Respirator, The Period Of Time That A Respirator, Filter, Sorbent, Or Other Respiratory Filter, Sorbent, Or Other Respiratory Equipment Provides Adequate Protection Equipment Provides Adequate Protection To The WearerTo The Wearer

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END OF SERVICE LIFE END OF SERVICE LIFE INDICATOR (ESLI)INDICATOR (ESLI)

A System That Warns The User Of The A System That Warns The User Of The Approach Of The End Of Adequate Approach Of The End Of Adequate Respiratory Protection; e.g., The Sorbent Is Respiratory Protection; e.g., The Sorbent Is Approaching Saturation Or Is No longer Approaching Saturation Or Is No longer Effective Effective

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NEGATIVE PRESSURENEGATIVE PRESSURERESPIRATORRESPIRATOR

A Respirator In Which The Air Pressure A Respirator In Which The Air Pressure Inside The Facepiece Is Negative During Inside The Facepiece Is Negative During Inhalation With Respect To The Ambient Inhalation With Respect To The Ambient Air Pressure Outside The RespiratorAir Pressure Outside The Respirator

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FILTERING FACEPIECEFILTERING FACEPIECE(Dust Mask)(Dust Mask)

A Negative Pressure Particulate Respirator A Negative Pressure Particulate Respirator With A Filter As An Integral Part of The With A Filter As An Integral Part of The Facepiece, Or With The Entire Facepiece Facepiece, Or With The Entire Facepiece Composed Of The Filtering Medium Composed Of The Filtering Medium

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POSITIVE PRESSUREPOSITIVE PRESSURERESPIRATOR RESPIRATOR

A Respirator In Which The Pressure Inside A Respirator In Which The Pressure Inside The Respiratory Inlet Covering Exceeds The Respiratory Inlet Covering Exceeds The Ambient Air Pressure Outside The The Ambient Air Pressure Outside The RespiratorRespirator

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POWERED AIR-PURIFYINGPOWERED AIR-PURIFYINGRESPIRATOR (PAPR)RESPIRATOR (PAPR)

An Air Purifying Respirator That Uses A An Air Purifying Respirator That Uses A Blower To Force Ambient Air Through Air-Blower To Force Ambient Air Through Air-Purifying Elements To The Inlet CoveringPurifying Elements To The Inlet Covering

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ATMOSPHERE-SUPPLYINGATMOSPHERE-SUPPLYINGRESPIRATOR RESPIRATOR

A Respirator That Supplies The User With A Respirator That Supplies The User With Breathing Air From A Source Independent Breathing Air From A Source Independent Of The Ambient AtmosphereOf The Ambient Atmosphere

Includes Supplied-Air Respirators (SARs) Includes Supplied-Air Respirators (SARs) And Self Contained Breathing Apparatus And Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Units(SCBA) Units

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ATMOSPHERE-SUPPLYINGATMOSPHERE-SUPPLYINGRESPIRATORSRESPIRATORS

Continuous FlowContinuous Flow: Provides A Continuous Flow : Provides A Continuous Flow Of Breathing Air To The Respiratory Inlet Of Breathing Air To The Respiratory Inlet CoveringCovering

Pressure DemandPressure Demand: Admits Air To The : Admits Air To The Facepiece When The Positive Pressure Inside Facepiece When The Positive Pressure Inside The Facepiece Is Reduced By InhalationThe Facepiece Is Reduced By Inhalation

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SUPPLIED AIR SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR (SAR)RESPIRATOR (SAR)

An Atmosphere-Supplying Respirator For An Atmosphere-Supplying Respirator For Which The Source Of Breathing Air Is Not Which The Source Of Breathing Air Is Not Carried By The UserCarried By The User

Also Called An Airline Respirator Also Called An Airline Respirator

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SELF-CONTAINED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS BREATHING APPARATUS

(SCBA)(SCBA)

An Atmosphere-Supplying Respirator For An Atmosphere-Supplying Respirator For Which The Breathing Air Is Designed To Which The Breathing Air Is Designed To Be Carried By The UserBe Carried By The User

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ESCAPE ONLY RESPIRATORESCAPE ONLY RESPIRATOR

A Respirator Designed And Intended To Be A Respirator Designed And Intended To Be Used Only For Emergency ExitUsed Only For Emergency Exit

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POSITIVE PRESSURE POSITIVE PRESSURE SEAL TESTSEAL TEST

Block Off Exhalation Valve With PalmBlock Off Exhalation Valve With Palm Blow Outward GentlyBlow Outward Gently A Good Fit Results In The Pressure A Good Fit Results In The Pressure

Holding And No Leaks FoundHolding And No Leaks Found

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NEGATIVE PRESSURE NEGATIVE PRESSURE SEAL TESTSEAL TEST

Place Palms Over The Inhalation Inlets, Or Squeeze The Place Palms Over The Inhalation Inlets, Or Squeeze The Breathing TubeBreathing Tube

Inhale Gently. Facepiece Should Collapse SlightlyInhale Gently. Facepiece Should Collapse Slightly Hold Breath For About Ten SecondsHold Breath For About Ten Seconds Good Test Indicated By Pressure Holding And No Leaks FoundGood Test Indicated By Pressure Holding And No Leaks Found

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CONTINUING RESPIRATOR CONTINUING RESPIRATOR EFFECTIVENESSEFFECTIVENESS

Maintain Constant Surveillance Of Respirator Maintain Constant Surveillance Of Respirator EffectivenessEffectiveness

Employees Must Leave The Respirator Use Area:Employees Must Leave The Respirator Use Area:– To Wash Face Or FacepieceTo Wash Face Or Facepiece– If A “Breakthrough” Is DetectedIf A “Breakthrough” Is Detected– There Is A Change In Breathing ResistanceThere Is A Change In Breathing Resistance– There Is Leakage Of The FacepieceThere Is Leakage Of The Facepiece– To Replace Respirator, Filter, Cartridge, Or CanisterTo Replace Respirator, Filter, Cartridge, Or Canister

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RESPIRATOR MAINTENANCERESPIRATOR MAINTENANCE

Step 1 - InspectionStep 1 - Inspection Step 2 - DecontaminationStep 2 - Decontamination Step 3 - StorageStep 3 - Storage

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STEP 1STEP 1INSPECTIONINSPECTION

Check For: Check For: Holes In The Filters (Breakthrough)Holes In The Filters (Breakthrough) Loss Of Elasticity Or Tears In Headstraps And Loss Of Elasticity Or Tears In Headstraps And

HosesHoses Broken Or Loose Connectors And HosesBroken Or Loose Connectors And Hoses Cracked Or Scratched FacepiecesCracked Or Scratched Facepieces Detergent ResidueDetergent Residue Dirt In ValvesDirt In Valves General CleanlinessGeneral Cleanliness

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STEP 2STEP 2 CLEANING & DISINFECTINGCLEANING & DISINFECTING

Explicitly Follow Manufacturers DirectionsExplicitly Follow Manufacturers Directions If Worn By Only One Person, Clean And If Worn By Only One Person, Clean And

Disinfect PeriodicallyDisinfect Periodically If Possible To Be Worn By More Than One If Possible To Be Worn By More Than One

Person, Clean And Disinfect After Each Person, Clean And Disinfect After Each Use Use

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STEP 3STEP 3 STORAGESTORAGE

Must Be Protected From Dust, Sunlight, Must Be Protected From Dust, Sunlight, Heat, Cold, Moisture, And ChemicalsHeat, Cold, Moisture, And Chemicals

Facepiece Should Be Stored In An Facepiece Should Be Stored In An Individual Plastic BagIndividual Plastic Bag

Store Masks With Valves And Breathing Store Masks With Valves And Breathing Tubes In A Natural, Undistorted PositionTubes In A Natural, Undistorted Position

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RESPIRATORS FOR IDLH RESPIRATORS FOR IDLH ATMOSPHERESATMOSPHERES

Only NIOSH Certified For IDLH Only NIOSH Certified For IDLH Atmospheres May Be UsedAtmospheres May Be Used

Full Facepiece Pressure Demand SCBA, Full Facepiece Pressure Demand SCBA, Certified By NIOSH For A Minimum Certified By NIOSH For A Minimum Service Life Of 30 MinutesService Life Of 30 Minutes

Combination Full Facepiece Pressure Combination Full Facepiece Pressure Demand SAR With Auxiliary Self-Demand SAR With Auxiliary Self-Contained Air SupplyContained Air Supply

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RESPIRATORS FOR NON IDLH RESPIRATORS FOR NON IDLH ATMOSPHERESATMOSPHERES

(Gases And Vapors)(Gases And Vapors)

College Must Provide:College Must Provide:– An Atmosphere-Supplying Respirator, OrAn Atmosphere-Supplying Respirator, Or– An Air-Purifying Respirator, Provided That:An Air-Purifying Respirator, Provided That:

Has ESLI Certified By NIOSH; OrHas ESLI Certified By NIOSH; OrA Dependable Canister Change ScheduleA Dependable Canister Change Schedule

– Basis And Reliance Must Be In WritingBasis And Reliance Must Be In Writing

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RESPIRATORS FOR NON IDLH RESPIRATORS FOR NON IDLH ATMOSPHERESATMOSPHERES

(Particulates)(Particulates)

College Must Provide:College Must Provide:– Atmosphere-Supplying Respirator; OrAtmosphere-Supplying Respirator; Or– Air-Purifying Respirator Equipped With HEPA Air-Purifying Respirator Equipped With HEPA

Filters;Filters;– Air-Purifying Respirator Equipped With Any Air-Purifying Respirator Equipped With Any

Filter Certified By NIOSH For The ParticulateFilter Certified By NIOSH For The Particulate

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PROCEDURES FOR IDLH PROCEDURES FOR IDLH ATMOSPHERESATMOSPHERES

At Least One Employee To Be Located At Least One Employee To Be Located OutsideOutside

Visual, Voice, Or Signal Communication Visual, Voice, Or Signal Communication Must Be MaintainedMust Be Maintained

Outside Employee(s) Must Be Trained In Outside Employee(s) Must Be Trained In RescueRescue

Manager Or Supervisor Must Be Notified Manager Or Supervisor Must Be Notified Before Any Rescue AttemptBefore Any Rescue Attempt

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PROCEDURES FOR IDLH PROCEDURES FOR IDLH ATMOSPHERES (Cont.)ATMOSPHERES (Cont.)

Rescuers Must Be Provided Necessary Rescuers Must Be Provided Necessary Assistance And Equipment:Assistance And Equipment:– A Pressure Demand Or Other Positive Pressure A Pressure Demand Or Other Positive Pressure

SCBA Or SAR With Auxiliary SCBASCBA Or SAR With Auxiliary SCBA– Appropriate Retrieval EquipmentAppropriate Retrieval Equipment– Equipment Means For Rescue Where Retrieval Equipment Means For Rescue Where Retrieval

Equipment Is Not RequiredEquipment Is Not Required

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BREATHING AIR QUALITYBREATHING AIR QUALITY

Compressed Breathing Air Must Meet At Compressed Breathing Air Must Meet At Least The Requirements For Grade D Least The Requirements For Grade D Breathing AirBreathing Air

Systems Supplying Breathing Air Must Be Systems Supplying Breathing Air Must Be Equipped With Appropriate In-Line Air Equipped With Appropriate In-Line Air Purifying Sorbent Beds And Filters, And Purifying Sorbent Beds And Filters, And Maintained Per Manufacturer’s InstructionsMaintained Per Manufacturer’s Instructions

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BREATHING AIR QUALITYBREATHING AIR QUALITYMinimum RequirementsMinimum Requirements

Oxygen Content of 19.5% - 23.5% By VolumeOxygen Content of 19.5% - 23.5% By Volume No More Than 5 Milligrams Of Hydrocarbon No More Than 5 Milligrams Of Hydrocarbon

(Condensed) Content Per Cubic Meter (mg/m(Condensed) Content Per Cubic Meter (mg/m33) Of ) Of AirAir

CO Content Of No More Than 10 Parts Per Million CO Content Of No More Than 10 Parts Per Million (ppm)(ppm)

COCO2 2 Content Of No More Than 1,000 ppm Content Of No More Than 1,000 ppm

Lack Of Noticeable OdorLack Of Noticeable Odor

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CLASSES OF FILTERS (Part 84)CLASSES OF FILTERS (Part 84)

Three Levels Of Filter Efficiency (95%, Three Levels Of Filter Efficiency (95%, 99%, And 99.97%)99%, And 99.97%)

Three Levels Of Filter Resistance To Three Levels Of Filter Resistance To Efficiency Degradation (Labeled N, R, And Efficiency Degradation (Labeled N, R, And P)P)

Total Of Nine Classes Of FiltersTotal Of Nine Classes Of Filters

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FILTER SELECTIONFILTER SELECTION

Selection Of N, R, Or P Depends On Selection Of N, R, Or P Depends On Whether There Are Oil Particles PresentWhether There Are Oil Particles Present

NN For For NNot Resistant To Oilot Resistant To Oil R R For For RResistant To Oilesistant To Oil PP For Oil For Oil PProofroof

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FILTER SELECTION (Cont.)FILTER SELECTION (Cont.)

No Oil Particles Present, Use Any SeriesNo Oil Particles Present, Use Any Series

(N, R, Or P)(N, R, Or P) Oil Particles Present, Use Only R Or P Oil Particles Present, Use Only R Or P

SeriesSeries Oil Particles Present And Filter Is To Be Oil Particles Present And Filter Is To Be

Used More Than One Shift, Use Only P Used More Than One Shift, Use Only P SeriesSeries

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PHYSICIAN OR LICENSED HEALTH PHYSICIAN OR LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL (PLHCP)CARE PROFESSIONAL (PLHCP)

Individuals Whose Legally Permitted Scope Individuals Whose Legally Permitted Scope Of Practice (License, Registration, Or Of Practice (License, Registration, Or Certification) Allow Them To Certification) Allow Them To Independently Provide, Or Be Delegated Independently Provide, Or Be Delegated The Responsibility To Provide, Some Or The Responsibility To Provide, Some Or All Of The Health Care Services Required All Of The Health Care Services Required By Paragraph (e), Medical Examination By Paragraph (e), Medical Examination

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MEDICAL EVALUATIONMEDICAL EVALUATIONPROCEDURESPROCEDURES

Provide Medical Evaluation Before Fit Testing Provide Medical Evaluation Before Fit Testing And Respirator UseAnd Respirator Use

PLHCP May Use Questionnaire (Sections 1 PLHCP May Use Questionnaire (Sections 1 And 2, Part A Of Appendix C) Or ExaminationAnd 2, Part A Of Appendix C) Or Examination

Follow-up Is Required For Any Positive Follow-up Is Required For Any Positive Response To Questions 1-8 in Section 2, Part Response To Questions 1-8 in Section 2, Part A Of Appendix C, Or Demonstrates The Need A Of Appendix C, Or Demonstrates The Need During ExaminationDuring Examination

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ADDITIONAL MEDICAL ADDITIONAL MEDICAL EVALUATIONSEVALUATIONS

Annual Review Is Not Now RequiredAnnual Review Is Not Now Required Must Provide Additional Evaluations If:Must Provide Additional Evaluations If:

– Employee Reports Problem Using DeviceEmployee Reports Problem Using Device– PLHCP, Supervisor, Or Program Administrator PLHCP, Supervisor, Or Program Administrator

Thinks There Should Be Thinks There Should Be – Observations During Fit-Testing Indicates There Observations During Fit-Testing Indicates There

Should BeShould Be– Changes Occur In The Workplace Or The EmployeeChanges Occur In The Workplace Or The Employee

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RECORDKEEPINGRECORDKEEPING

Training And Medical Records Must Be Training And Medical Records Must Be Maintained And Made AvailableMaintained And Made Available

Fit Test Records Must Be Maintained Until Fit Test Records Must Be Maintained Until The Next Test Is AdministeredThe Next Test Is Administered

A Written Copy Of The Current Program A Written Copy Of The Current Program Must Be MaintainedMust Be Maintained

All Written Materials Must Be Available To All Written Materials Must Be Available To Affected Employees, And State And Federal Affected Employees, And State And Federal AgentsAgents