FOR SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATORS Assurance that oxygen is not used for compressed air supply Compressed breathing air meets Grade D breathing air quality, or better, including O2 19.5 23.5%, condensed hydrocarbons 5mg/M3, CO<10 ppm, CO2<1000 ppm, and – lack of odor Cylinders meet DOT requirements (49 CFR 173 and 178), and are hydrostatically tested Compressors must be located so that the intake system does not develop a contamination problem and provides an unhealthy air supply. They must also have suitable in-line filters to remove contaminants with the filters and sorbents tagged, dated, and signed by the person that person that performed the activity Oil-lubricated compressors must have a high temperature alarm, CO alarm (calibrated periodically) or both. The alarm system, set to alarm at 10ppm, must be located so the respirator user is made immediately aware of the problem and leaves the area requiring respirators RECORDS In addition to the above, the evaluation will also include assessment of the written records, including the workplace evaluation (such as Industrial Hygiene surveys), medical records, fit testing records, and a copy of the current written program. will be regular inspections using outside consultants that employ Certified Industrial Hygienists, such as AESI, and/or trained supervisors will make regular inspections of all areas where respirators are used to ensure compliance with the respiratory protection programs on a monthly basis. The inspection will consist of visual, written documentation, and hands-on certification of proper use, including storage.
FOR SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATORS Assurance that oxygen is not used for compressed air supply Compressed breathing air meets Grade D breathing air quality, or better, including O2 19.5 – 23.5%, condensed hydrocarbons 5mg/M3, CO<10 ppm, CO2<1000 ppm, and lack of odor Cylinders meet DOT requirements (49 CFR 173 and 178), and are hydrostatically tested Compressors must be located so that the intake system does not develop a contamination problem and provides an unhealthy air supply. They must also have suitable in-line filters to remove contaminants with the filters and sorbents tagged, dated, and signed by the person that person that performed the activity Oil-lubricated compressors must have a high temperature alarm, CO alarm (calibrated periodically) or both. The alarm system, set to alarm at 10ppm, must be located so the respirator user is made immediately aware of the problem and leaves the area requiring respirators RECORDS In addition to the above, the evaluation will also include assessment of the written records, including the workplace evaluation (such as Industrial Hygiene surveys), medical records, fit testing records, and a copy of the current written program. will be regular inspections using outside consultants that employ Certified Industrial Hygienists, such as AESI, and/or trained supervisors will make regular inspections of all areas where respirators are used to ensure compliance with the respiratory protection programs on a monthly basis. The inspection will consist of visual, written documentation, and hands-on certification of proper use, including storage.
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