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0 0 12 API RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 1646 3.5 REQUIREMENTS FOR RESPIRATOR PROGRAM 3.5.1 Requirements for All Workers Anyone wearing a respirator shall receive medical clearance before use(Note:this is not applicable to workers who use a single- use disposable dust mask for comfort).Employees shall complete respirator training and pass a respirator-fit test before wearing a respirator.A qualitative fit test determines whether an employee is able to get a respirator face piece-to-face seal. 3.5.1.1 Single-Use Disposable Mask The single-use disposable mask protects against low levels of"nuisance"dust.Use and discard masks at end of task or work day. Do not use a single-use disposable mask: • As protection against gases or vapors or oxygen deficiency. • If respiratory protection is required. 3.6 REFERENCES OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133, 1926.102 29 CFR 1910.135, 1926.100 29 CFR 1910.136; 1926.96 29 CFR 1910.138 29 CFR 1910.134; 1926.103 29 CFR 1910.132; 1926.95 29 CFR 1910.95, 1926.101 These may be obtained from OSHA7s website at http://www.osha.govfindex.html 4 Tool Selection Minimum Required Knowledge 4.1 PROPER USE, FUNCTION,AND CARE OF HAND, PNEUMATIC,AND POWER TOOLS All tools shall be used properly to be used safely.Only use equipment for the application,and in the operating environment and manner for which it was designed and approved by the manufacturer. • Handle all equipment so that it will not be damaged from use. • Read and understand the instruction manual and the PPE requirements that came with the tool to be used. • Get advice from your supervisor if you are not familiar with the proper use of a tool. • Make sure all electrical connections and wiring follow applicable electrical codes. • Always check before connecting plugs to make sure that the plug matches the receptacle. • Do not handle energized cord connections when they are wet or when your hands or feet are wet. • Do not change attachment plugs and receptacles in any way that will prevent proper continuity of the grounding conductor. You may not use adapters that interrupt the grounding connection. • Never leave a tool overhead,where someone may pull the power cord and cause the tool to fall. • Neverjerk the power cord to suspend,raise,or lower the tool. • When working on a small item,clamp or anchor it to prevent it from whipping or slipping. • When using rotating equipment,do not wear rings,ties,or loose fitting clothing that may accidentally get tangled in the equipment. • Compressed air may not be used for cleaning purposes except where reduced to less than 30 psi,and then only with effec- tive chip guarding and personal protective equipment. 4.2 SAFE WORKING LIMITS OF HAND, PNEUMATIC,AND POWER TOOLS 4.2.1 Overloading Do not overload tools.Overloading is caused by bearing down too heavily on a tool or using dull blades or cutters.Overloading can result in damaging the tool or breaking its attachments.