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authority to upgrade or downgrade PPE in a timely manner to respond to changing site conditions and to protect worker health and safety. Routine evaluation of the PPE program is conducted as identified in Section 6.7 below. rTt6 b t ►ctit► Lu IfCritariaP ' � Pd< cwngades Level of PPE Action Required Action Required Level/Criteria for Modification for Level/Criteria for Modification for PPE Upgrade Action PPE Downgrade Action Level/Criteria Level/Criteria Additional dB levels > 85 Additional hearing dB levels < 85 Basic foam ear hearing protection (muffs or plugs protection covers) Work Mission Duration Patrick Riggs identifies task-specific work duration based on the following: •e° physiological requirements of the task •e° PPE level for the task ambient temperature and humidity •s° respiratory protection capacity (air supply or cartridge change requirements) ❖ chemical protective clothing capacity (permeation rate of on-site materials), and ❖ acclimatization of the work force to site and task conditions. Patrick Riggs communicates the task-specific work duration during daily pre-entry briefings. Work duration is consistent with the requirements outlined in Chapter 8, Heat Stress and the respiratory protection capacity for the assigned PPE. Work duration is re-evaluated throughout the day in response to changes in working conditions. 6.3 Training Employees receive general training regarding proper selection, use and inspection of PPE during initial HAZWOPER training (or equivalent) and subsequent refresher training. Site-specific PPE requirements, including task specific PPE, ensemble components, cartridge/canister service times, and inspection procedures are communicated as identified in Chapter 4, Training. Chapter 12, Standard Operating Procedures, may include additional information regarding PPE training requirements.