COMPLIANCE INFO_2023 ARCADIS REPORT

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(h) How to properly put on, use, and maintain the respirators provided by the employer. To get the most protection from a respirator, there must be a tight seal around the face. A respirator will provide much less protection if facial hair interferes with the seal. Loose-fitting powered air purifying respirators may be worn by people with facial hair since they do not have seals that are affected by facial hair. The proper way to put on a respirator depends on the type and model of the respirator. For those who use an N95 or other filtering facepiece respirator mask that is made of filter material: (1) Place the mask over the nose and under the chin, with one strap placed below the ears and one strap above. (2) Pinch the metal part(if there is one)of the respirator over the top of the nose so it fits securely. Place straps I a�ains4 head Check face Q � `� seal,tighten i nose clip '} Shave facial hair The mask shWd feel SrYA al around yourface .� 0 Drmcirrg Slroivirrg Proper•Fitting of a Filtei•irrg Facepiece Respir•atoi- tslravirrg is not r�egrrii•erl for volrrrrtar7 respirator use) For a respirator that relies on a tight seal to the face, check how well it seals to the face by following the manufacturer's instructions for user seal checks. Adjust the respirator if air leaks between the seal and the face. The more air leaks under the seal, the less protection the user receives. Respirator filters should be replaced if they get damaged, deformed, dirty, or difficult to breathe through. Filtering facepiece respirators are disposable respirators that cannot be cleaned or disinfected. A best practice is to replace filtering facepiece respirators at the beginning of each shift. If you have symptoms such as difficulty breathing, dizziness, or nausea, go to an area with cleaner air, take off the respirator, and get medical help. NOTE: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 142.3 and 144.6, Labor Code.