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AM <br /> November 14;:1991 ` JWZMAL <br /> �/���" <br /> Beacon Station No. 492, Manteca, California <br /> RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM <br /> This section summarizes RESNA Respiratory-Protection Program. RESNA subcontractors <br /> must have company medical surveillance and respiratory protection programs including <br /> adequate training of their-employees. Subcontractors must provide personal protective <br /> equipment as required in this Site Safety Plan for their employees. RESNA will attempt <br /> to"ver:i:fy workertraining but-does not assume the responsibility of the employer in any way. <br /> -The following sections outline the RESNA Respiratory Protection Program. <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 RESNA,-the Health and <br /> 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 (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 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 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 /> contammant(s) to be encountered and type of cartridge or canister appropriate for personal <br /> protection. <br /> 86102- s 8 <br />