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irespiratory equipment will be continuously reevaluated based upon the current level of exposure. As part of the respiratory training program, each employee will ' have been instructed in the following elements : • Nature of the respiratory hazard on the work site • Use and proper fitting of the respirator • Cleaning, disinfecting, inspection, maintenance, and storage of the respirator • Proper selection, capabilities, and their limitations i The respiratory protection training program will be conducted, documented, and recorded by the health and safety representative . ' Respiratory equipment will be inspected, cleaned, and disinfected daily or after each use, whichever is appropriate. An inspection of the respirator equipment will include the following: • Examination of the head straps for breaks, loss of elasticity, broken or malfunctioning buckles, and other attachments . ' Examination of the facepiece for excessive dirt, cracks, tears, distortion, holes or inflexibility. • Examination of the exhalation and inhalation valves for any foreign material, cracks, tears, distortion, in the valve. Additional checks will be made to i inspect for proper insertion, defective valve covers, or improper installation. • Examination of air purifying elements for incorrect cartridge, expired shelf-life of the cartridge, cracks or dents in the cartridge or cartridge holder. i Examination of proper insertion of the cartridges into the facepiece and a check of the gaskets inside the cartridge holder. • Examination of air cylinders for adequate air volume . Only Grade D air will be utilized for breathing air. 1 A-16 iMA:ENG:9262-AppA/091291