Ontario Operations PMP - Daily Safety Message. Respirator Safety

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1 Ontario Operations 2017 PMP - Daily Safety Message Respirator Safety Context: Respirators only work when they are selected, maintained, and used properly. Respirator Types, Fit and Maintenance: There are two types of respirators, Air-purifying and Supplied-air. There is no all-purpose respirator that can be used in every situation. The requirements for respirator types are specified in the material safety data sheets (MSDS s) for controlled products used in construction. Ensure the correct filters / cartridges for respirators are used and replaced if it becomes damaged or difficult to breathe through. It is imperative and legislated that you maintain all of your PPE. Your respirator should be inspected daily. If you find faulty parts or your respirator is worn in any way, report it to your supervisor so that it can be rectified. Vale requires respirator fit testing every two years. Every person who works either on a regular or temporary basis, in areas or situations where the continuous, periodic or emergency use of respiratory protective devices are or could be required shall be clean shaven where the face-piece seals to the skin.

2 Ontario Operations 2017 PMP - Daily Safety Message Respirator Safety Context: Respirators only work when they are selected, maintained, and used properly. Respirator Types, Fit and Maintenance: Airborne hazards can have short-term effects such as sneezing or long-term effects such as lung disease. There is no all-purpose respirator that can be used in every situation. There are two basic types of respirators: air-purifying and supplied-air. Ensure the correct filters / cartages for respirators are used The requirement for respirators types are specified in material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for controlled products used in construction If a respirator doesn t fit right, it can t protect you. Fit Tests must be completed every two years. Vale SPI SAF -10 reviews Facial & Long Hair Change filters whenever the filter: is damaged or becomes difficult to breathe through. Inspect respirators daily It is imperative and legislated that you maintain all of your PPE. If you find faulty parts or your respirator is worn in any way, report it to your supervisor so that it can be rectified.

3 Reference Material: Airborne hazards can have short-term effects such as sneezing or long-term effects such as lung disease. Construction can involve airborne hazards for instance, mist from spray-painting, fumes from welding, vapours from adhesives, and dust from concrete cutting. Respirators are the last line of defense against airborne hazards. When we can t isolate the hazard or use a different product, we have to wear a respirator. Contract Requirements Respirators a) In work areas with respiratory hazards where natural ventilation is inadequate and mechanical systems are impractical, the Contracting Party shall provide respiratory protection equipment to be worn by all the workers. b) The selected equipment shall provide worker protection against all of the anticipated hazards. c) All workers must be trained in the proper usage and storage of the equipment, and must be fit tested for the specific respirator where required. There is no all-purpose respirator that can be used in every situation. Contract Requirements Lead a) Assume that all coatings on steel structures contain lead unless indicated otherwise in the Contract Documents, and take every reasonable precaution to protect all workers. This may require the use of grinders equipped with HEPA filters, respiratory protection, hoarding / isolation of the area, and other equipment or procedures. Review any Plant Specific Procedures There are two basic types of respirators: air-purifying and supplied-air. Show examples of air-purifying and supplied-air respirators. Ensure the correct filters / cartages for respirators are used Particulate respirator filters are identified by a letter and a number: N not resistant to oil R resistant to oil P oil-proof. The numbers are 95, 99, and 100. These indicate efficiency: 95 (95%), 99 (99%), 100 (99.9%). Filter cartridges for chemicals such as ammonia, organic vapours, solvents or acid gases use different filter technology. Look at the cartridge before selecting a respirator. The requirement for respirators types are specified in material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for controlled products used in construction. Identify for workers where these MSDS s sheets can be found

4 If a respirator doesn t fit right, it can t protect you. Fit Tests must be completed every two years and individuals are usually given a record Vale SPI SAF -10 Facial & Long Hair Facial Hair including Beards, Moustaches, and Sideburns, etc. Every person who works either on a regular or temporary basis, in areas or situations where the continuous, periodic or emergency use of respiratory protective devices are or could be required, shall be clean shaven where the face-piece seals to the skin. Facial hair, including stubble, makes it not only impossible to obtain a satisfactory face to face-piece seal of the device, but also may interfere with the operation of the inhalation and exhalation valves of the device First Line Supervisors, as the agent of the Superintendent, shall have the authority and responsibility under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1990, Section 27(2) to exercise judgement as to whether a hazard exists, advise the employee concerned, and ensure that the employee takes adequate steps within a reasonable time to eliminate the hazard by controlling their hair or beard. Inspect respirators daily Demonstrate what to look for when a respirator is inspected: Check the inhalation valves for damage, dust and dirt, and proper seating. Remove filters and make sure the flapper valve (usually a flexible disk) isn t missing or damaged. Make sure the flapper valve is seated properly in the valve assembly. To inspect the exhalation valve, remove the cover at the bottom of the respirator. Check the valve for damage, dirt, and proper seating. Make sure that straps and buckles are free of damage and working properly. Check the face piece for holes, cracks, and splits. (With the crew, inspect two or three respirators in use. Make necessary adjustments and arrange repairs or replacements.) Conduct regular cleaning and hygiene as necessary during daily inspection Show CSA and NIOSH labels and stress that only CSA and NIOSH approved respirators appropriate for the hazard should be used. Review any area or plant specific PPE requirements

5 O. Reg 854 for Mines and Mining Plants, s. 12 O. Reg 213/91 for Construction Projects s 21 (3), s 46 Control of Exposure to Biological or Chemical Agents, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 833, s 3 CSA Standard CAN3-Z180.1-M85 Compressed Breathing Air and Systems CSA Standard Z Selection, Use and Care of Respirators OH-RPP-P-01 - Respiratory Protection Program ( Sept. 1, 2010) 4.10 Contractors :If required to use respirator protection, the contractor will provide their employees with the knowledge and understanding of Vale s Respirator Protection Program and practices as well as regulatory and Vale requirements. Contractors and their employees must work in compliance/conformance with those requirements. Also refer to HSE The reference material listed above is intended to assist the individual delivering the safety message only.

6 2017 PMP - Daily Safety Message Basic Audit Audit Date: Auditor Name: Project #: (optional) Project Name: (optional) Vale Rep. Name: Contracting Party Name: Site Supervisor Name: Site Safety Rep. Name: Date of Safety Message given: Vale PMP Safety Message Title: Interactive Audit (optional) 1 Did you receive a safety message today? 2 What was the topic of the safety message? 3 Did the Safety Message relate to the work you are doing today? 4 Did this Safety Message encourage your participation? Workers #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 Comments: Please send audits to Tasha.Pinkerton@vale.com