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Site safety Plan, -- '4"CQ Station No. 6100, Tracy, Caliyontia July 27, 199D Qualitative Respirator Fit Test Qualitative, fit testing of each respirator must be conducted before the respirator may be used to check that a goon fit is still obtained. The followi qualitative fit test of the respirator. ng steps should be taken in ' f• Bon the face piece with cartridge or filters in place, pull straps together and equally to avoid distorting the mask. f Z• Adjust the face piece. Do not overtighti � r ent. i 7-7- 3. Negative Pressure Leak Checl,: Close off both inlet conneciiords with x of hands, inhale slowly, and hole breath momentarily. No leakage shouldlb detected and the face piece should be drawn slightly to the face. 4. Positive Pressure Leak Check: Close opening in the exhalation valve guard . by placing nal- i of one hand aver face of guard, exhale slowly maintaining i slight positive presrure. No leakage should be detected between the face seal and the face. S. Should any leakage be noted: aa) Adjust the headstraps and face piece slightl • reche ck for leakage. } Check condition of exhalation valve and seat. Check that bothinlet t gaskets are present and in proper condition. c) In the event the face piece cannot be adjusted so there is no leakage, DO NOT ENTER THE AREA REQUIRING pROTECTION. Due to your particular facial features, a different style or size face.piece may be required to obtain a proper facial fit. Note: Failure to perform a qualitative fir test of the respirator each time the respirator is donned may result in little or no respiratory protection. _ Inspection, Clelning, and Storage dine respirator should be inspected, cleaned, and properly stored after use each day. The following steps are the basic elements of each procedure: A. Inspection Z. Examine face seal for rips, tears, holes, deformation, or stiffness. i �j 10 Doc#AR06767W.1.1