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3 _ <br /> Frespirator. <br /> lan March 23, 1990 <br /> No. 207ti, Lodi, Calimmia AGS 3000E-15 <br /> re not issued to employees until the Company physician conducts a complete <br /> decides the employee can 1)wear personal protective equipment and 2)wear <br /> ® . 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 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 (IDLI-I) or inatmospheres 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 oxygen. <br /> Cartridges or canisters for respirators are selected and supplied to employees by the Health <br /> je <br /> and Safety Coordinator or Branch Safety effacer . 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 specifies.the <br /> contariiinant(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 <br /> 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 /> rye 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 /> t <br /> i.� <br /> A.0,P11-041 GOOSyst ms <br />