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Site'Safety Plan-October 14, 1992. �� <br /> BP Oil Facility No.11191,Stockton; CA Working To Restore Nature <br /> f Applicable OSHA regulations 1910.134 and 1910.120 <br />! Nature of respiratory hazards to be encountered in the work environment and how <br /> to select proper respiratory equipment <br /> • Use of respirators and;proper fitting <br /> • <br /> Functions and limitations of respirators <br /> Cleaning;disinfection,inspection,maintenance,and storage of respirators <br /> Functions and Limitations of Respirators <br /> Respirators are not intended for and may not be used.in atmospheres which are, or may'become, <br /> immediately dangerous to life or,health (IDLH) or in atmospheres where the identity or <br /> concentration lof the contaminant(s)-is unknown. Respirators may not be used-in atmospheres <br /> containing less than-19.5 percent oxygen. <br /> F Cartridges or canisters for respirators.-are selected and supplied to employees by the Health and <br /> Safety Coordinator or Branch Safety Officer. The,failure.to choose or use a respirator equipped <br /> with cartridges or filters suitable for the contaminant{s}in the atmosphere or likely to be released in <br /> the atmosphere may result in the respirator providing little or no.protection against the contaminated <br /> atmosphere. The Site'Safety Plan specifies the contaminants) to be encountered and type of <br /> cartridge or canister appropriate for personal protection. <br /> 'Assuming that the respirator_is properly fitted.,.in good condition, free from leaks, and has the <br /> proper cartridges for the contaminant(s) present, the length of time the respirator will provide <br /> protection also.depends on the.conditions of use. <br /> The conditions of use-include but.are not limited to the following: <br /> • The concentration of contaminant(s) in the atmosphere <br />'( The temperature and'humidity of the ambient atmosphere <br /> • Any,previous use of the cartridges and filters <br /> I <br /> f The elapsed time since.the removal of the cartridges or filters from their protective <br /> F packaging <br /> • The emotional state of the wearer <br /> • The level of physical activity-of the wearer <br /> i <br /> 17050.01ssP 8 <br /> i <br /> 7. <br />