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Respiratory Protection

Respiratory Protection. Hazmat Industry Technician. Respiratory Protection Regulation. Intent of regulation Protect workers from respiratory hazards Insufficient oxygen Harmful dust, gases and vapors. Requirements of Regulation. Employer must use Engineering controls Respirators

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Respiratory Protection

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  1. Respiratory Protection Hazmat Industry Technician

  2. Respiratory Protection Regulation • Intent of regulation • Protect workers from respiratory hazards • Insufficient oxygen • Harmful dust, gases and vapors

  3. Requirements of Regulation • Employer must use • Engineering controls • Respirators • Employer must have written program

  4. Emergency Response • Employees mustuse SCBA

  5. Types of Respirators • Air-Purifying respirator (APR) • Powered APR (PAPR) • Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) • Supplied-air respirator (SAR)

  6. Types of Atmospheres • IDLH – immediately dangerous • Oxygen deficient – less than 19.5%

  7. Fit Tests • Qualitative • Uses a test agent • Quantitative • Measures air leakage

  8. Respiratory Protection Program • Must have written plan • Must have suitably trained administrator

  9. Program Must Include… • Procedures for selecting respirators • Medical evaluations • Fit testing procedures • Procedures for use

  10. Program Must Include… • Procedures for cleaning & storing • Procedures to ensure adequate air • Training of employees • Procedures to evaluation effectiveness • When respirators aren’t required

  11. Respiratory Protection Equipment • SCBA • SAR • APR • PAPR

  12. SCBA • Highest level of respiratory protection • Required in emergency response

  13. Cylinder SCBA Components Regulator Facepiece Harness

  14. SAR • Provides larger air supply • Work duration is longer • Weighs less than SCBA • Hose length is limited (300 feet) • Requires emergency escape cylinder

  15. APR • Removes contaminants • But not all! • Must know what contaminants are present • Cartridges are specific to the hazard

  16. PAPR • Has battery powered blower • Easier to breathe

  17. APR/PAPR Advantages • Lighter weight • Provides more mobility

  18. APR/PAPR Disadvantages • Doesn’t provide oxygen • Filters can clog • Cartridges are specific to the hazard

  19. Entering IDLH Atmospheres • ID potential IDLH conditions prior to entry!

  20. IDLH Atmosphere • Oxygen deficient • Concentration above NIOSH IDLH level

  21. IDLH Atmosphere • Inhalation or skin absorptive hazards • Confined spaces • Explosive/flammable conditions • Visible vapor clouds

  22. Entering IDLH Atmosphere • Must have backups • 2 in, 2 out

  23. Respirator Use and Storage • Goal • Maintain face piece seal • Ensure respirator is effective

  24. Maintaining Seal • Remove physical barriers to seal • Facial hair, jewelry, glasses, etc. • Perform seal check • Not a substitute for fit test!

  25. Inspecting Respirators • Check at least monthly • Check for: • Respirator function (all parts) • Pliability • Signs of deterioration

  26. Employer Requirements • Certify respirators • Tag or label all respirators • Provide details of how to store respirators

  27. Medical Considerations • Using respirator is a physical burden • Medical evaluation is required

  28. Medical Exams • Initial and follow-up • Done at employer’s expense • Done during normal work hours • Results are confidential

  29. Details of Your Plan • Instructor will cover this

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