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5. Rinse components thoroughly in clean,warm (43 deg.C [110 deg. F] maximum), preferably running water. Drain.The <br /> importance of thorough rinsing cannot be overemphasized. Detergents or disinfectants that dry on face pieces may <br /> result in dermatitis. In addition,some disinfectants may cause deterioration of rubber or corrosion of metal parts if not <br /> completely removed. <br /> 6. Components should be hand-dried with a clean lint-free cloth or air-dried. <br /> 7. Reassemble face piece, replacing filters,cartridges, and canisters where necessary. <br /> 8. Test the respirator to ensure that all components work properly. <br /> Mandatory Information for Employees Using Respirators When Not Required <br /> Respirators are an effective method of protection against designated hazards when properly selected and worn. Respirator <br /> use is encouraged, even when exposures are below the exposure limit, to provide an additional level of comfort and <br /> protection for workers. However, if a respirator is used improperly or not kept clean, the respirator itself can become a <br /> hazard to the worker. Sometimes, workers may wear respirators to avoid exposures to hazards, even if the amount of <br /> hazardous substance does not exceed the limits set by OSHA standards. If your employer provides respirators for your <br /> voluntary use, or if you provide your own respirator,you need to take certain precautions to be sure that the respirator itself <br /> does not present a hazard. <br /> You should do the following: <br /> 1. Read and heed all instructions provided by the manufacturer on use, maintenance, cleaning and care, and warnings <br /> regarding the respirators limitations. <br /> 2. Choose respirators certified for use to protect against the contaminant of concern. NIOSH, the National Institute for <br /> Occupational Safety and Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, certifies respirators. A label <br /> or statement of certification should appear on the respirator or respirator packaging. It will tell you what the <br /> respirator is designed for and how much it will protect you. <br /> 3. Do not wear your respirator into atmospheres containing contaminants for which your respirator is not designed to <br /> protect against. For example, a respirator designed to filter dust particles will not protect you against gases, vapors, <br /> 73 <br />