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FROM S---Dea Corp 9256869415 CWED?JAN 77 2012 9:19}ST. 9:051No.7535S5S733 P 3 03 > LUNG/RESPIRATORY PROTECTION Sometimes you can't see or smell it, but certain dusts, vapors, and fumes in the air can be real hazards. When r these materials float around in °} ,r the air, they are called "airborne y particles" There are different types of materials that may become airborne in your shop: OPERATION AIRBORNE PARTICLES welding metals and coated surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .dangerous fumes grinding metals and painted surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .rust, paint, metal dust brake maintenance, strut repair, clutch assembly, exhaust manifold gaskets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .asbestos particles spray paint, undercoating, epoxies, adhesives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .evaporation of vapors cleaning and degreasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . solvent vapors diagnosis and tune-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .exhaust gases Each of the airborne particles listed above can damage your lungs if inhaled. Breathing certain airborne particles can severely damage your lungs, and may lead to certain types of cancer, For most airborne particles in your shop, making sure your work area has good ventilation that directs the particles away from you is the easiest way of protecting yourself from inhaling dangerous airborne materials. In a few cases a respirator may be required to properly protect yourself. Respirators are usually classified for use depending on how much oxygen is present in the worst area. There are two basic types of respirators: 1) Air purifying or filtering respirators: •This type is used when there is enough oxygen present (19,5%), but the oxygen contains hazardous gases,vapors, or dusts. • Color coded replaceable cartridges are used Be sure to use the right cartridge and replace it when breathing becomes difficult. 2) Air supplying respirators: r- • These are used when there is not enough oxygen for you to breathe. ,1�� • They are also used when cartridge type respirators are not effective. • These respirators usually have a face mask with an air line or a portable air bottle like a scuba tank. 19 VZ Copyright 1987 KLM Automotive Publishing Inc.