Respiratory Protection

Inhalation is one of the four main ways workers can be exposed to hazardous substances If engineering and administrative controls cannot keep you safe from inhaling contaminated air, you need to wear respiratory protection PPT-SM-RP 2016 2

A respirator protects workers from breathing in dangerous substances when they work in a hazardous environment PPT-SM-RP 2016 3

A respirator is a device that Covers your mouth and nose Is designed to improve the air your lungs breathe in PPT-SM-RP 2016 4

Respirators work by either filtering out contaminants from the air, purifying the air, or supplying clean air to the user from an outside source PPT-SM-RP 2016 5

About 5 million US workers are required to wear respirators at work You must be trained, medically evaluated, and fit-tested before you can use a respirator PPT-SM-RP 2016 6

You must wear a respirator when you work in a hazardous atmosphere Atmospheres are considered hazardous if they are immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) or contain contaminants over the permissible exposure limit (PEL) or threshold limit value-time-weighted average (TLV-TWA) PPT-SM-RP 2016 7

Air contaminants can be Dusts Smoke Mists Sprays Gases Fog Vapors A combination Fumes PPT-SM-RP 2016 8

You may need to wear a respirator when Working in a confined space There is a potential for exposure to asbestos or hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S) Sandblasting Welding PPT-SM-RP 2016 9

Your company must assess your workplace for respiratory hazards and provide you with appropriate respiratory protection when needed Your company must provide you with a respirator appropriate for the hazard PPT-SM-RP 2016 10

There are several types of respirators Some common respirators include Particulate respirators (N-95 or dust mask respirators) Air-purifying respirators (APRs) Powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) Hoseline/airline respirators Self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBAs) PPT-SM-RP 2016 11

Particulate respirators only protect you against particulates like dust Only used for low-level hazards Usually disposable PPT-SM-RP 2016 12

APRs filter out contaminants using a cartridge Only effective if used with the right cartridge or filter based on what hazards are present Cartridges are color-coded based on the contaminants they protect users from PPT-SM-RP 2016 13

PAPRs use a fan to draw air through the cartridge to the user Easier to breathe through, but they must be fully charged to work properly Use the same cartridges as APRs PPT-SM-RP 2016 14

You can check that you are using the correct APR or PAPR cartridge based on what the hazards are by using this color-coded chart PPT-SM-RP 2016 15

Hoseline/airline respirators give the user breathing air from an independent source using a cascade system of cylinders or a compressor Protect against a higher concentration of contaminants The hoseline running from this respirator to the air source limits a user s ability to move PPT-SM-RP 2016 16

SCBAs use their own air tank to supply clean air to the user Protect against a higher concentration of contaminants Very heavy and require special training to use and maintain PPT-SM-RP 2016 17

If your company requires you to wear a respirator, you must be clean-shaven because facial hair can interfere with the respirator seal Facial hair is the most common cause of respirator seal leakage PPT-SM-RP 2016 18

You will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, cleaning, and storing the respirator properly PPT-SM-RP 2016 19

Protect yourself from hazardous atmospheres by wearing the appropriate respirator If your company requires you to wear a respirator, you must be trained, medically evaluated, and fit tested before you can wear one PPT-SM-RP 2016 20

Sign and date this quiz sheet. Circle the letter representing the correct answer to each quiz question below. Name: Date: Respiratory Protection Safety Meeting Quiz: Respiratory Protection 2016 PEC Safety, Inc. 1. is one of the four main ways workers can be exposed to hazardous substances. A. Inhalation B. Forklift operation C. Fall protection inspection D. Heavy lifting 2. If engineering and administrative controls cannot keep you safe from inhaling contaminated air, you need to wear. A. Gloves B. Respiratory protection C. Fall protection D. Steel-toe boots 3. A is a device that covers your mouth and nose and is designed to improve the air your lungs breathe in. A. Faceshield B. Hard hat C. Respirator D. Full body harness 4. You must be trained, medically evaluated, and before you can use a respirator. A. Pass a verbal interview B. Take a written exam C. Weighed D. Fit-tested 5. Atmospheres are considered hazardous if they are or contain contaminants over the PEL or TLV- TWA. A. PPE B. OSHA C. IDLH D. FRC 6. Smoke is a(n). A. Ergonomic hazard B. Bloodborne hazard C. Biological hazard D. Air contaminant 7. You may need to wear a respirator when. A. Working in a confined space B. Working on a scaffold C. Inspecting fall protection D. Operating a forklift 8. filter out contaminants using a cartridge. A. APRs B. PAPRs C. SCBAs D. Particulate respirators 9. respirators give the user breathing air from an independent source using a cascade system of cylinders or a compressor. A. APRs B. Hoseline/airline C. SCBAs D. Particulate respirators 10. The most common cause of respirator seal leakage is. A. Head size B. Face shape C. Facial hair D. Weight gain QUIZ-SM-Respiratory Protection JAN 2016

Instructors: The following key shows the answers for the Respiratory Protection safety meeting quiz. 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. C 6. D 7. A 8. A 9. B 10. C Safety Meeting Answer Keys: Respiratory Protection 2016 PEC Safety, Inc. KEY-SM-Respiratory Protection JAN 2016

This is to certify that has successfully completed the PEC Safety Meeting Respiratory Protection Instructor Date Awarded

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