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a <br /> RA <br /> p Y� <br /> Sita ,Safety Plan September 15, 1489 <br /> ARCO Station No. 760, Lodi California AGS 38048-25 <br /> Respirators are not issued to employees until the Company physician conducts a complete <br /> physical and decides the employee can 1)wear personal protective equipment and 2)wear <br /> a respirator. After the physician has issued written approval to Applied GeoSystems, the <br /> an Health and Safety Coordinator conducts the required training including these basic topics: <br /> o Applicable OSHA regulations 1410.134 and 1410.120 <br /> o Nature of respiratory hazards to be encountered in the work environment and <br /> how to select proper respiratory equipment <br /> o Use of respirators and proper fitting <br /> o Functions and limitations of respirators <br /> o Cleaning, disinfection, inspection, maintenance, and storage of respirators <br /> Functions and Limitations of Respirators <br /> Respirators are not intended for and may not be used in atmospheres which are, or may <br /> become, immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH; or in atmospheres where the <br /> identity or concentration of the contaminant(s) is unknown. Respirators may not be used <br /> in atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxigen. <br /> Cartridges or canisters for respirators are selected and supplied to employees by the Health <br /> and Safety Coordinator or Branch Safety Officer. The failure to choose of use a respirator <br /> equipped w,.h 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 specifies the <br /> contaminants)to be encountered and type of cartridge or canister appropriate for personal <br /> protection. <br /> Assuming that the respirator i.; 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 /> o The concentration of contaminant(s) in the atmosphere <br /> o The temperature and humidity of the ambient atmosphere <br /> o Any previous use of the cartridges and filters <br /> ti. 8 <br /> Qi0i019isioF GeoSysj't?ms <br />