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�V <br /> F <br /> Pian December 17, 1990 <br /> tion No. 548, Stockton, California AGS 30004-35 <br /> are not issued to employees until the Company physician conducts a complete <br /> d 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 these basic topics: <br /> a Applicable OSHA regulations 1910.134 and 1910.120 <br /> o Natw a of respiratory hazards to be encountered in the work environment and <br /> �o how to select proper respiratory equipment <br /> o Use of respirators and proper fitting <br /> o Functions and limitations of respirators <br /> o 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 <br /> become, immediately dangerous to life or health (IDL,H) or in atmospheres where the <br /> f identity or concentration of the contaminant(s) is unknown. Respirators may not be used <br /> in atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen. <br /> Cartridges or car 61ers for respirators are selected and supplied to employees by the Health <br /> and Safety Coordinator Ge 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 little or no <br /> protection against the c•)ntaminated atmosphere. The Site Safety Man specifies the <br /> contaminant(s)to be encountered and type of cartridge or canister appropriate for personal <br /> protection. <br /> Assuming that the respirator is properly fitted,in good condition, free from leaks,and <br /> the proper cartridges for the contamirant(s) present, the length of time the respirator will <br /> provide protection `Jso depends nn the conditions of use. <br /> The conditions of use include but are not limited to the following: <br /> Ao <br /> o The concentration of contaminant(s) in the atmosphere <br /> o . Tihe temperatureand humidity of the ambient atmosphere: <br /> a o Any previous use of^he cartridges and filters <br /> 3 8 <br /> a� <br /> .4/ro/decd GOOSA /Anis <br />