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gx <br /> R- <br /> ............ <br /> Site Safety Plan May 2. 1991 <br /> ARCO StaLt;on No. 2168, Stockton, California AGS 31009-I5 <br /> Cartridges or canisters for respirators are selected and supplied to employees by the Health <br /> and Safetv Ccordinator or Branch Safety Officer. the failure to choose or use a respirator <br /> equipped with cartridges or filters suitable for the contaminant(s) in the atmosphere or <br /> likely to be released in the atmosphere may result in the respirator providing little or no <br /> protection against the contaminated atmosphere. The Site Safety Plan spe-zifies the <br /> contaminant(s)to be encountered and type of cartridge or canister appropriate for personal <br /> protection. <br /> Assuming that the respirator is properly fitted, in good condition, free from leaks, and has <br /> the proper cartridges for the contaminant(s) present, the length of time the respirator will <br /> provide protection also depends on the conditions of use. <br /> The conditions of use include but are not limited to the following. <br /> 0 The concentration of contaminant(s) in the atmosphere <br /> 0 The temperature and humidity of the ambient atmosphere <br /> 0 Any previous use of the cartridges and filters <br /> 0 The elapsed time since the removal of the cartridges or filters from their <br /> protective packaging <br /> 0 The emotional state of the wearer <br /> 0 The level of physical activity of the wearer <br /> Cartridges designed and specified to protect the wearer against airborne particles are not <br /> appropriate for protection against gases and vapors. Cartridges designed and specified for <br /> protection against specific gases and vapors are not appropriate for protection against <br /> airborne particles or other gases or vapors beyond the scope of that type of cartridge. Every <br /> cartridge is labeled with specific instructions defining the use and limitations of that <br /> particular type of cartridge. If the label is missing or the type of cartridge is inappropriate <br /> then it may not be used under any circumstances: it will provide little or no protection to <br /> the wearer. <br /> 9 <br /> Applied G00SYS1e177S <br />