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t� <br /> Site Safety Plan <br /> ARCO Station 548, Stockton, California March 23, 1990 <br /> AGS 30004-1S <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 The following steps should be taken in <br /> qualitative fit test of the respirator. <br /> 1. Don the face piece with cartridge or falters in place. Pull straps together and <br /> equally to avoid distorting the mask. <br /> 2. Adjust the face piece. Do not overtighten it. <br /> 3. Negative Pressure Leak Check: Close off both inlet connections with palms <br /> of hands, inhale slowly, and hold breath momentarily. No leakage should be <br /> detected and the face piece should be drawn slightly to the face. <br /> 4. Positive Pressure Leak Check: CIose opening in the exhalation valve guard <br /> by placing palm of one hand over face of guard, exhale slowly maintaining <br /> slight positive pressure. No leakage should be detected between the face seal <br /> and the face. <br /> 5. Shculd any leakage be noted: <br /> a) Adjust the headstraps and face piece slightly; recheck for 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 so there is no Ieakage, <br /> DO NOT ENTER THE AREA REQUIRING PROTECTION. Due <br /> to your particular facial features, a different style or size face piece <br /> may be required to obtain a proper facial fit. <br /> l <br /> Note; Failure to perform a qualitative ft test of the respirator each time the <br /> respirator is donned may result in Iittle 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 /> following steps are the basic elements of each procedure: <br /> - - --- = A. Inspection -- - -- - <br /> 1• Examine face seal for rips, tears, holes, deformation, or stiffness. <br /> 14 <br /> .4pv/®eal GeoSy9tems <br />