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"�r^EIVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION AUG 10 200 HS 130.20 R2 SAN JUALIUIN COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES In the event an employee is unable to obtain a satisfactory fit with the type of respirator furnished, the employer must provide a variety of types and sizes to satisfy the requirements of the program (See ATTACHMENT A for Fit Test Sheet). TRAINING Once an employee has been designated as a part of the respirator program, they must receive training in the proper use and maintenance of the respirator. Respirator Fit Testing and training will be performed by the Regulatory Compliance Group. The elements of the training will cover, but not limited to: • Choosing the type of respirator for the particular task • Fit Testing • Cleaning and maintenance of the respirator • Proper cartridge selection for environment being used in. • When to change out cartridges • When to replace the entire respirator Training of each employee must be documented. This documentation will confirm that the employee is approved to enter the respirator program, that the employee understands where respirator use is required and proper use and maintenance of the respirator dispensed to them. The proof of training documentation will be placed in the Employee's Personal Training File. MAINTENANCE OF RESPIRATORS Respirators should be cleaned after each use, dried completely, and placed in a plastic bag and stored in the storage container. This should be done using an approved alcohol wipe. At the end of each week, or more often, if needed, respirators should be completely cleaned and disinfected using the following procedures: • Remove the air -purifying elements (Cartridges) from the respirator. Air purifying elements must never be wash or disinfected. • Immerse the respirator in a warm (140-160 degree F) aqueous germicidal detergent. The respirator face piece and parts may be scrubbed gently with a cloth or soft brush. Make sure that all foreign matter is removed from all surfaces of the rubber exhalation valve flap and plastic exhalation valve seats. • After washing and disinfecting the respirator, rinse the same with clean, warm (140-160 degree F) water and then allow the respirator to dry thoroughly. • Once the respirator is dry, attach the air -purifying elements. • Perform a "Positive", "Negative" test to free the diaphragms. • Store the respirator in the storage container. Any malfunction of the respirator shall be reported to Regulatory Compliance. They will either be repaired or replaced, as necessary. When storing the respirator, the face piece and exhalation valve must be in the normal position so as to prevent the abnormal set of elastomer parts during storage. 2 December 2003 4 Sierra Chemical Co.