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..i <br /> the regional safety officer. <br /> o Each employee will be responsible for conducting a positive/negative fit check each time <br /> the respirator is donned. <br /> o All respirators shall be NIOSH/OSHA approved. No interchange of respirators shall be <br /> permitted. <br /> o Each individual shall be responsible for cleaning his/her own respirator at least once daily <br /> and is permitted to leave the work area to wash his/her face and respirator as needed. <br /> o Cartridges or filters shall be changed whenever an increase in breathing resistance or odor <br /> is detected, or if they become wet. All cartridge changes will be made in uncontaminated <br /> areas. <br /> o Respirators must be stored in a clean area which is not likely to be contaminated by the <br /> work in progress. Respirators should not be hung from their headbands for prolonged <br /> periods of time since this may degrade the respirator head straps and decrease respirator <br /> fit and effectiveness. <br /> 9.0 DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES <br /> 9.1 General <br /> DES uses decontamination procedures in EPA's Standard Operating Guide. The Site Health and <br /> Safety Officer will monitor decon procedures to ensure compliance as per OSHA 1910.120(k)(s). <br /> A decontamination area will be established at the entrance to areas which have been designated <br /> contaminated (Level B/C). All personnel entering or leaving the CRZ shall pass through this area <br /> 9 <br />