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RM- <br /> . .a Ate, - <br /> - <br /> 4� <br /> ell <br /> Site Safety flan December 4, 1989 <br /> Unocal Station No. 6981, Stockton. California r AGS 38032-35 <br /> r+ <br /> Respirators are riot issued to emp;oyees until the Company physician conducts a complete <br /> physical and decides the employee can 1)wear personal protective equipment and 2) wear <br /> a respirator. After the physician has issued written approval to Applied GeoSystems, the <br /> .� Health and Safety Coordinator conducts the required training including those basic topics: <br /> o Applicable OSHA regulations 1910.134 and 1910.120 <br /> o Nature of respiratory hazards to be encountered in the work environment and <br /> r� <br /> how to select proper respiratory equipment <br /> o Use of respirators and proper fitting <br /> o Functions and limitationF of respirators <br /> r:a o Cleaning, disinfection, inspection, maintenance, and storage of respirator. <br /> Functions and Limitations of Respirators <br /> Respirators are not intended for and may not be used in atmospheres which are, or may <br /> become, immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) or in atmospheres where the <br /> `'. ant(s) is unknown. Respirators may not be used <br /> identity or concentration of the coniamin <br /> in atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen. <br /> Cartridges or canisters for respirators are selected and supplied to employees by the Health <br /> and Safety Coordinator or Branch Safety Officer. 'The failure to choose or use a respirator <br /> equipped with cartridges or filters suitable for the contaminant(s) in the atmosphere or <br /> likely to be released in the atmosphere may result in the respirator providing tittle or no <br /> protection against the contaminated atmosphere. The Site Safety Plan specifies the <br /> contaminant(s)to be encountered and type of cartridge or canister appropriate gar personal <br /> i protection. <br /> ` Assuming that the respirator is properly fitted, in good condition, free from leaks, and has <br /> the proper cartridges for the contaminant(s) present, the length of time the respirator will <br /> provide protection also depends on the conditions of use. <br /> The conditions of use include but are not limited W the following: <br /> o The concentration of contaminant(s) in the atmosphere <br /> o The temFerature and humidity of the ambient atmosphere <br /> o Any previous use of the cartridges and fi <br /> s.0lters <br /> tft' A,0,0149d GPOSYWOMs <br />