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ger. <br /> Site Safety Plan December 17, 1990 <br /> ARCO Station No. 2076, Lodi, California AGS 30008-3S <br /> Q <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 /> Health and Safety Coordinator conducts the required training including these basic topics: <br /> o Applicable OSHA regulations 1910.134 and 1910.120 <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 fi#ting <br /> a Functions and limitations of respirators <br /> s o Cleaning, disinfection, inspection, maintenance, and storage of respirators <br /> . Functions cnd Limitations of Respirators <br /> Respirators are not intended for and may not.be used in atmospheres which are, or may <br /> c become, immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLE) or in atmospheres where the <br /> . identity or-concentration of the contaminant(s) is unknown. Respirators may not be used <br /> ? ;z in atmospheres containing less than 19.S percent oxygen. <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 or 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 a9zinst the contaminated atmosphere. The Site Safety Flan specifies the <br /> contaminants)to be_ncountered and type of cartridp,or canister appropriate for personal <br /> - protertion. <br /> t Assuming.that the respirator is properly fitted,in good condition, fr�.:e from leaks, and has <br /> the proper cartridges for the.contaminanl(s)present,the length of the respirator will <br /> provide protection also depends on the conditions of use. s <br /> x z <br /> Tho conditions of use include but are not limited to the following: <br /> i <br /> o 'l.'he concentration of contaminant(s) in the atmosphere } <br /> s , <br /> o The temperature and humidity of the ambient atmosphere <br /> - --o -Any previous use of the cartridges and filters --- ----- --- -- - -- -- - <br /> � <br /> I <br /> 00systems <br /> ,r , <br />