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v <br /> Silo Safcty Ptah July 27, 1990 <br /> ARCO Station No.NO, Tracy, (;alifonda <br /> Respirators are not issued to employees until the Company physician conduc:� 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 Roux Associates West, Inc., <br /> the Health and Safety Coordinator conducts the required training including these basic <br /> -7 topics: <br /> j` • Applicable OSHA regulations 1910.134 and 1910.120 <br /> i 3 <br /> Mature of respiratory hazards to be encountered in the work environment and E <br /> f how to select proper respiratory equipment ' <br /> ! _ Use of respirators and proper fitting <br /> ' f <br /> Functions and limitations of respirators <br /> Cleaning, disinfection, inspection, maintenance, and storage of respirators <br /> Functions and Limitations of Respirators 12 <br /> Respirators are not intended for and may not be used in atmospheres which are, or may <br /> i become, immediately dangerous to life or health, (IDLH) or in atmospheres where the f. <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 4 <br /> and Safety Coordinator or Branch Safety Officer. The failure to choose or use a respirator j <br /> equipped with cartridges or filters suitable for the contaminant(s) in the atmosphere or <br /> -� p fi <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 specified the <br />�r contaminant(s)to be encountered and type of cartridge or canister appropriate for personal f <br /> protection. <br /> Assuming that the respirator is properly fitted, in goad 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 /> 1 <br /> i.. The conditions of use incluu„ but are not limited to the following: <br /> i t - <br /> • The concentration of contaminant(s) in the atmosphere <br /> The temperature and humidity of the ambient atmosphere <br /> i Any previous use of the cartridges and hikers <br /> # r <br /> i, 8 Doc#AR06767W.L1 <br /> ! � r <br />