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i Site Safety Plan July 27, 1992 A & M Market, Acampo, California OEC 92-120-2.SAF l I I I a respirator. After the physician has issued written approval to Quorum, the Health and Safety Coordinator conducts the required training including these basic topics: • applicable OSHA regulations 1910.134 and;i 1910.120; • nature of respiratory hazards to be encountered in the work environment and how to select proper respiratory equipment; • use of respirators and proper fitting; • functions and limitations of respirators; • cleaning, disinfection, inspection, maintenance, and storage of respirators. Functions and Limitations of Respirators �i Respirators are not intended for and may not be used fk atmospheres which are, or may become, immediately dangerous to life or health (1DLH) or in atmospheres where the identity or concentration of the contaminant(s) is unknow i. Respirators may not be used in atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent. oxygen. Cartridges or canisters for respirators are selected and supplied to employees by the Health and Safety Coordinator. The failure to choose or use a respirator equipped with cartridges or filters suitable for the contaminant(s) in the atmosphere or likely to be released in the atmosphere may result in the respirator providing little or no protection against the contaminated atmosphere. The Site Safety Plan specifies the contaminants) to be encountered and type of cartridge or canister appropriatd for personal protection. Assuming that the respirator is properly fitted, in good condition, free from leaks, and has the proper cartridges for the contaminants)present, the lengtY of time the respirator will provide protection also depends on the conditions of use. j The conditions of use include but are not limited to the following: • the concentration of contaminant(s) in the `atmosphere; I • the temperature and humidity of the ambient atmosphere; any previous use of the cartridges and filters; 7 i ii l