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1 WRITTEN RESPIRATORY PROGRAM: 1. Selection of Respirators* 2. Medical Evaluations* 3. Fit-Testing* 4. Proper Use of Respirators 5. Care & Maintenance 6. Monitor Air Quality 7. Employee Training / Information 8. Program Evaluation Effectiveness 9. Voluntary Respirator Use

2 OSHA s Hierarchy of Controls If the contaminant exposure is at or above the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) the employer must: 1. Institute engineering controls; e.g. change manufacturing process, increase ventilation 2. Institute administrative controls; and/or e.g. change work schedules to reduce exposure If the above is not enough to eliminate the hazard - 3. Provide respiratory protection A Respirator Decision Logic is used to determine the correct respirator for the worksite.

3 Respirator Selection Process You must know the following: 1. The chemical name of all of the contaminants 2. The concentration and form of the contaminant 3. Relevant Permissible Exposure Limit {PEL} see MSDS 4. Work Environment, Operation or Process 5. Time Period of Exposure 6. Function & limitations of the respirator

4 Respirator Selection (Continued) Other Important factors: Is the contaminant a know or suspected carcinogen? If so, it is better to use SAR Has the PEL / TLV been exceeded? Is there at least 19.5% oxygen present? If not, use a SCBA or PD-SAR w/egress cylinder Is the atmosphere IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health)? If so no APR; SCBA or Hip-Pac/SAR only!

5 Respirator Selection (Continued) Other Important factors: Select the respirator based on concentration of the contaminant Note.the minimum protection may not be sufficient to achieve the required level of protection Go to OSHA & NIOSH Web Site for reference & support. Use the Honeywell Respiratory Product Guide Call the Honeywell Respiratory Technical Service Department. We can advise but not recommend.

6 Respirator Selection (Continued) In selecting the proper respirator protection you need to know Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) and the Assigned Protection Factor (APF) OSHA has assigned a numeric value (APF) to each type of respirator. 10 ½ mask APR 50 FF APR For a PAPR or SAR Constant Flow, the APF will depend on facepiece options:25 loose fitting (shield) 50 ½ mask, 1000 full face 25 or 1000 hood / helmet subject to work performance testing For SAR Pressure Demand: 50 ½ mask, 1000 full face For SCBA or SAR P/D with bottle egress: 10,000 highest APF available Based on New OSHA Requirements

7 Respirator Selection (Continued) How to select & choose the proper respirator protection?? Need to do a calculation: Hazard Ratio = Amount Exposed / PEL Maximum Use Concentration (MUC) = PEL x APF So Let s try an real world example

8 Respirator Selection (Continued) You know the following: 1. Containment = Chlorine 2. Concentration = 5ppm 3. Atmosphere = 21% O₂ 4. IDLH = 10ppm 5. PEL = 1ppm 6. Carcinogen = No 7. Eye irritate = Yes You Calculate: 1. Hazard Ratio (HR) 5ppm / 1ppm = 5 2. MUC 1ppm x APF =? 3. Min. Respirator choice.. HR < 10 = ½ APR However Chlorine is an eye irritate. FF APR better choice Note: IDLH is 10ppm

9 But wait OSHA throws us a curve ball!!! Requires: Gas/Vapor Protection: 1. Air-supplied respirator, or 2. Air-purifying respiratory with ESLI, or 3. Cartridge change schedule (before breakthrough) based on objective data from reliable sources (PPE Mfr., Chemical Mfr., NIOSH, EPA...) Note: Honeywell Respiratory APR (both North & Sperian) cartridge service life programs are available to assist in determining cartridge life estimates.downloaded at

10 Cartridge Change-Out Program The User Must Know Hazard 2. Hazard Concentration 3. Employee Work Rate (light, medium, heavy) 4. Temperature 5. Relative Humidity

11 Medical Evaluation Before an employee is fit tested or required to use the respirator..a medical evaluation must be conducted to determine the employees ability to use a respirator. Identify a PLHCP (Physician or other licensed health care professional) Office Exam or Medical Questionnaire Follow-up examine if needed Provide supplemental info to PLHCP Type of respirator Expected work effort Additional PPE used Temperature & humidity All could effect choice or use of respirator

12 Introducing MedCert: Online Medical Evaluations Access on-line via the Honeywell Respiratory website Sold through authorized HSP distributors Custom item orders processed through Honeywell Safety Customer Care Department 12

13 Fit {Seal} Checks Fit Checks: Required by OSHA follow Manufacturer s instructions Positive & /or Negative Fit Checks Perform Every Time the Mask is Donned to ensure a proper seal

14 Fit Testing Fit Tests: Required by OSHA Required for all Positive & Negative Tightfitting Respirators Must be Conducted before the respirator is used in the workplace At Least Once a Year: As per OSHA Substance Specific Standards such as Asbestos

15 Fit Testing - General Required Annually with these exceptions: Employee gains or loses 20 lbs. Employee has major dental work (dentures) Employee has facial scaring Change in respirator manufacturer Change in OSHA Standard (29 CFR )

16 Types of Fit Testing (QLFT) Qualitative (QLFT) Use Chemical Agent to Challenge Respirator Fit Can only confirm a PASS (fit factor of 10xAPF of 100 or less) Subjective Test Available from Honeywell Isoamyl Acetate Saccharin Bitrex Irritant Smoke

..at 100 or higher TSI Port-a-count OHD instruments Fit-Test

17 Types of Fit Testing (QNFT) Quantitative (QNFT) Objective test results using an instrument Can confirm a fit factor of 10xAPF...at 100 or higher TSI Port-a-count OHD instruments Fit-Test adapters or probed respirators available for all Honeywell Respirators

18 Voluntary Respirator Use When exposure is below PEL then: Respirator use is voluntary Must prove exposure levels are below PEL (air quality results) Employees must sign 29 CFR Appendix D

19 Education & Support Resources Respiratory Protection OSHA Standards & Enforcement Small Entity Compliance Guide Sample Respiratory Program Respirator Standard OSHA Technical Manual, Section VIII: Chapter 2 Respiratory Protection Construction Respiratory Standard Safety & Health Topics Training & Support Documentation Pocket Guide Chemical Honeywell Customer Care (800) Honeywell Respiratory Santa Ana Customer Care (800) Honeywell Respiratory Tech Service Line - (888)

20 Questions?

A. Evaluation of the written program

A. Evaluation of the written program Begin your audit with an evaluation of the written respiratory protection program. In addition to the operating procedures describing respirator selection and use in