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(AddendumRESPIRATORY PRRP O I. Purpose To provide a procedure to obtain compliance or respiratory protection when working in, supervising, or inspecting area where it has been determined or is suspected that exposure to toxic substances may exceed allowable levels established by NIOSH and OSHA. II. Scope This general procedure, and the Company Respiratory Protection Program, applies to all employees of Wright Environmental Services, Inc. III. Procedures A. This general procedure constitues a minimum standard and guideline for respiratory protection. B. Studies have shown that occupational disease may be caused by breathing air contaminated with harmful dust, fumes, mists, gases, smoke, sprays or vapors. The first step in minimizing worker exposure to airborne contaminants consists of prevention or elimination, where possible, atmospheric contamination prior to entering the work area. This shall be accompanied, as far as feasible, by accepted engineering control measures (e.g., containment, ventilation, etc.) When effective engineering controls are not feasible, or before adequate controls are implemented, and during emergency or upset condtions, appropriate respirators shall be used puresuant to the following requirements. C. The following Respirator Program requirements are based on regualtions established by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. • The requirements governing the selection and use of respirators during routine operations and in emergencies shall be included in the Respiratory Protection Program. • Respirators shall be selected on the basis of hazards to which the employee is exposed and in accordance with ANSI Z88.2. • The user shall be instructed and trained in the proper use and fit of respirators and in their limitations. • Wherever possible, reapirators shall be assigned to individual employees for their exclusive use. Respirators for emergency use only shall be stored in sanitary locations. • Respirators shall be cleaned and disinfected after each day's use, or more often if necessary. • Respirators used routinely shall be inspected by the employee during cleaning. Worn and/or deteriorated parts shall be replaced. • Persons shall not be assigned to tasks requiring the use or respirators unless it has been determined that they are physically able to perform the work and use the equipment. Workers must pass a physical examination,