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Pg. 2 5. Each worker assigned a respirator is expected to maintain it in good condition & to routinely inspect it before and after each use. Worn parts should be replaced immediately. Replacement parts will be available in the welding office. 6. Any malfunction of a respirator shall be reported to Van Holman. He will have special instructions regarding the technical aspects of the respirators. 7. Cartridges & Flter/Prefilters will be replaced when any odor, taste, or irritation is noted by the wearer. Also, they will be replaced if the breathing process becomes laboress or impaired. Proper fitting of all respirators is essential if the user is to be protected. An improper fit allows contaminated air to pass around the edges of the respirator, rather than through the filtering system. To make a good face seal, the user should take the following steps: 1. Place the respirator & straps in the appropriate wearing position. When adjusting head bands, pull the free ends tight until you get a comfortable fit. Secure all straps. 2. To adjust the face piece properly, put your chin firmly in the chin cup & shift the rubber mask until you find the most comfortable fit. Make final adjustments in the head band, but do not break the nasal seal. Do not modify the respirator or straps in any way. 3. Check for proper fit each time you wear the respirator, following the manufacturer's instructions. So not attempt to wear a respirator when projections under the face piece prevent a good face seal. Examples of projections include beards, sideburns, & temple pieces on glasses. 4. Testing of the respirator for a proper original fit will be accomplished with the use of isoamyl acetate - more commonly known as "Banana Oil." 5. If the employee is unable to obtain a satisfactory fit with the type of respirator which is provided, the company will correct the situation. Training in the use, Maintenance, & cleaning of all respirators will be implemented as follows: 1. Each employee who will use a respirator will be trained in its use maintenance. 2. The employees who will train aJl other employees will be Plant Personnel Bob Lind & Respirator Maintenance Lead-Man Van Holman. Bob Lind & Van Holman will receive detailed instructions on the maintenance & cleaning of respirator equipment which will be provided by our Insurance Company, Industrial Indemnity, who will send their Certified Industrial hygienist to provide us with the necessary technical information. 3. Employees will become familiar with the details of our program both through personalized instructions, & by reading the information provided in the written program. Copies of our program will be placed in the areas where the hazardous operations are performed. Also, a main file will be in place in the office along with our other safety records. Each respirator user will also receive a copy of this program for their personal use. 4. To insure proof of having received training, instructions, & copies of LMTs Respiratory Protection Program, after receiving all of the above, the employees involved will be required to sign the following declaration: As an employee of Lodi Metal Tech., Inc., I have received adequate training & instructions.in the selection, use & care of a respirator suitable for protection against airborne contaminants in my work assignments. I understand the elements of the respiratory protection program, & will apply them in the daily use, care, & safekeeping of the respirator equipment which is assigned to me. Signed -- Said Employee —�