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A medical evaluation is required prior to wearing any respirator, except where emergency escape respirators are provided The contract physician shall determine annually if any health or physical conditions exist which would prohibit a worker from being assigned to an area requiring respiratory protection A record will be retained in the employee's medical file, which will be retained at the medical clinic or doctor's office Respirators shall not be worn when conditions prevent a facepiece-to-face seal Such conditions as facial hair, scars, wrinkles, facial diseases, dentures removal, or other disorders could prevent a proper facepiece-to-face seal In these cases, corrective action will be taken to ensure a proper seal Contact lenses shall not be worn when using any respirator For the safe use of any respirator, it is essential that the user be properly instructed in its operation and maintenance Both supervisors and employees shall be so instructed Employees shall be instructed and trained in the proper selection and use of respirators and their limitations The employee shall use the provided respirator in accordance with instructions and training received All training shall be documented with records retained in the employee's training files The PACIFIC Respirator Program will meet the 11 points as specified in Title 29 CFR 1914 134*, and CAC Title 8 11.0 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES A SITE EMERGENCY WARNINGS Several warning systems may be utilized depending on the work site conditions or emergency involved 1 Verbal Communications 2 Vehicle Horns Verbal instructions between crew members are typically adequate to communicate steps that are required in emergency situations In cases where parts of the crew are distant from the center of activity, vehicle horns may be necessary to indicate site emergencies This type of communication needs to be followed by verbal instructions on necessary emergency actions 32015911A/SSP DOC 11 November 9, 1995