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a <br /> Site SafetyPlan_October 14, 1992 Working To Restore Nature <br /> BP Oil Facility No.11193,Stockton,CA . <br /> • Applicable OSHA regulations 1910.1.34 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 /> • 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 of the contaminant(s)-is unknown. Respirators may not-be used in atmospheres <br /> containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen. <br /> 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 contaminant(s),to,be encountered and type of <br /> cartridge or canister appropriate for personal:protection. <br /> Assuming that the respirator is properly fitted, i. good condition, free:from leaks, and has the <br /> proper cartridges for the contaminants).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 /> • The elapsed time since,the removal of the cartridges or filters from their protective <br /> packaging <br /> • The emotional.state:of the wearer <br /> • The level of physical activity of the wearer <br /> 17051.01 sS P 8 <br />