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r <br /> }lil <br /> Site Safety Plan December 4, 1989 <br /> f_1r:,,cal Station No. 6981, Stocktoii, California AGS 38032-3S <br /> aA —_T^. <br /> Qualitative Respirator Fit Test <br /> Qualitative fit testing of each respirator must be conducted before the respirator may be <br /> used to check that a good fit is still obtained. following steps should be taken in <br /> qualitative fit test of the respiratcr. <br /> 1. Don the face piece with cartridge or filters in place. Pull straps together and <br /> i equally to avoid distorting the mask. <br /> 2. Adjust the face piece. Do not overtighten it. <br /> 3. Negative Pressure Leak Check: Close cff both irilet connections with palms <br /> of hands,inhale slowly, and hold breath momenta;iiy. No leakage should be <br /> detected and the face piece should be drawn slightly to the face. <br /> 4. Positive Pressure Leak Check. Close opening in the exhalation, valve guard <br /> by placing palm of one haad over face of guard; exhai' slowly maintaining <br /> slight positive pressure. No leakage should be detected between the face seal <br /> 1 and the face. <br /> S. Should any leakage be noted: <br /> n <br /> a) Adjust the headstraps and face piece slightly; recheck far leakage. <br /> b) Check condition of exhalation valve and seat. Check that both inlet <br /> gaskets are present and in proper condition. <br /> C) In the event the face piece cannot be adjusted co there is no leakage, <br /> DO NOT ENTER THE AREA REQUIRING PROTECTION. Due <br /> to your particular facial features, a different style o.- size face piece <br /> may be required to ohtain a Groper facirl fit. <br /> i c:J <br /> Note: Failure to perform a qualitative fit test of the respirator each time the <br /> respirator is donned may result little or no respiratory protection. ; <br /> Inspection, Cleaning, and Storage <br /> The respirator should be inspected, cleaned, and properly stored after use each day. The <br /> f,-flowing steps are the basic elements of each procedure: <br /> A. Inspection <br /> 1. Examine face seal for rips, tears, holes, deformation, or stiffness. <br /> _ k <br /> k 10 <br /> �' .4iVp ed GeoSysterns <br />