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3. Biological monitoring in the form of blood and/or urinary analysis will be conducted on a periodic basis for all employees if appropriate (Employer/Physician determination). ..ASPIRATOR SELECTION Respirators are selected and approved by management. The selection is based upon the physical and chemical properties of the air contaminants and the concentration level likely to be encountered by the employee. A "Respirator issuance and Training" card (see attached) is available for each job where respirators are required. This card specifies what respirator is required for each application. The respirator program administrator will make a respirator available immediately to each employee who is'placed as a new hire or as a transferee in a job that requires respiratory protection. Replacement respirators/pre-filters will be made available as required. Respirators currently approved by this company are: respirator model respirator model 3. �► respirator mode 4. respirator EMPLOYEE TRAINING model Each employee, upon assignment to an area requiring respirators, must be instructed by his superintendent, supervisor, foreman, or group leader relative to their responsibilities in the respiratory program. The "Respirator Issuance and Training" card will be reviewed on a periodic basis with each employee. They will also be instructed in need, use, limitations, and care of their respirator(s).(3M recommends use of the 4 step -worker training and specific product training audio-visual programs.) EMPLOYEE FIT TESTING Employees required to wear a respirator must be fitted properly and tested for a face seal prior to use of the respirator in a contaminated area. Manufacturers provide fitting instructions and use limitations on the product packaging. Qualitative fit testing is acceptable for most hazards in the workplace. (Refer to OSHA standards for specific direction.) NOTE: Include the fit test method used on the "Respirator Issuance and Training" card. If it is determined that an individual cannot obtain an adequate fit or face seal with any negative pressure respirator, a powered air purifying or air supplied respirator may be required instead. RESPIRATOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Tho -following points should be considered for respirator inspection and maintenance: 1. The wearer of a respirator will inspect it daily whenever it is in use. 2.. Supervisor, foreman, or group leader will periodically spot check respirators for fit, usage, and condition. 3. Respirators not discarded after one shift use, will be cleaned on a daily basis, according to the manufacturer's instructions, by the assigned employee or other person designated by the respirator program coordinator. 4. Respirators not discarded after one shift use, will be stored in a suitable container away from areas of contamination. 5. Whenever feasible, respirators not discarded after one shift use, will be marked or stored in such a manner to assure that they are worn only by the assigned employee. If use_by more than one employee is required, the respirator will be cleaned between uses. 6. Each area requiring the regular use of respirators will maintain a log book. Employees not discarding respirators after one shift should sign this log book daily in order to document the inspection and maintenance of their respirators. EMERGENCY RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT Self-contained breathing apparatus may be required in specific areas for emergency use. This equipment will be used only by trained personnel when it is necessary to enter hazardous atmospheres. The following points should be considered: 1. All potential users will be fully trained in the use of this equipment. 2. When the equipment is used, it will be tested in an uncontaminated atmosphere prior to entering the hazardous area if possible. 3. An employee will not work with this apparatus in a hazardous atmosphere on an individual basis. At least one additional employee suitably equipped with a similar breathing apparatus must be in contact with the first employee and must be available to render assistance if necesdary. 4. This equipment will be inspected monthly by trained department or group personnel. Inspection and maintenance information will be recorded in a log book. r1