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11. Inspect all components of this respirator system daily for signs of wear, tear, or damage that might reduce the
degree of protection originally provided. Immediately replace worn or damaged components with NIOSH approved
Bullard GenVX Series components or remove the respirator from service. Bullard capes, for example, have
instructions and warnings sewn inside each for the benefit of the respirator user. Purchasing after-market “pirate”
capes will deprive the respirator user access to these important instructions and warnings. (See INSPECTION,
CLEANING, AND STORAGE section on pages 22-23 for proper maintenance of GenVX Series respirators).
12. This respirator must be supplied with clean breathable air at all times. Be certain your employer has determined
that the breathing air source at the point-of-attachment provides at least Grade D breathable air—air meeting the
requirements as described in the Compressed Gas Association Commodity Specification CGA G-7.1 and as specified
by Federal Law at 42 CFR, Par 84, Subpart J, 84.141(b) and 29 CFR 1910.134(i). The point-of-attachment is the point
at which the air supply hose connects to the air source. This respirator does not purify air or filter out contaminants.
13. Bullard air supply hose is not included in the purchase of respirator assembly and must be purchased separately.
Bullard air supply hose must be used in order to maintain respirator assembly compliance.
14. Use only the hose lengths and pressure ranges specified in the instruction manual. A pressure gauge attached to
the air source is used to monitor the amount and adequacy of air provided to the respirator wearer (see page 13).
15. Do not connect the respirator’s air supply hose to nitrogen, oxygen, toxic gases, inert gases, or other non-Grade D
air sources. To prevent this, the employer must use airline couplings that are incompatible with outlets for other gas
systems, as required by OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.134 (i) (8). Check the air source before using the respirator.
Failure to connect to the proper air source could result in death or serious injury.
16. Do not use this respirator in poorly ventilated areas or confined spaces such as tanks, small rooms, tunnels, or
vessels unless the confined space is well ventilated and the contaminant concentrations are below the upper limit
recommended for this respirator. In addition, follow all procedures for confined space entry, operation and exit as
defined in applicable regulations and standards, including 29 CFR 1910.146.
17. If you have any questions concerning the use of this respirator, or if you are not sure whether the atmosphere you
are working in is immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH), ask your employer. All instructions for the use and
care of this product must be supplied to you by your employer as recommended by the manufacturer and as required
by Federal Law (29 CFR 1910.134).
18. Do not use this respirator for underwater diving.
19. Leave work area immediately if:
- Any respirator component becomes damaged
- Airflow into respirator stops or slows down
- The air pressure, as indicated on the gauge, drops below the minimum specified in the Breathing Air Pressure
Table in the GenVX Series User Manual
- Breathing becomes difficult
- You become dizzy, nauseous, too hot, too cold, or ill
- You taste, smell, or see contaminants inside the respirator hood
- Your vision becomes impaired
20. HEAD: GenVX Series respirators meet ANSI Standard Z89.1-2009 Type 1 for protective headwear for industrial
workers. The helmet is designed to provide limited head protection by reducing the force of falling objects striking
the top of the head.
21. FACE: The tandem use of the respirator’s inner and outer lenses (windows) meet ANSI Z-87.1-2003 (High impact
plus Z87 + Face Protection) requirements for face protection. The use of both lenses provides limited face
protection from flying particles, spray or hazardous liquids, but the lenses are not shatterproof.
22. EYES: GenVX Series respirators DO NOT provide eye protection. Wear approved safety glasses or goggles at all times.
23. EARS: GenVX Series respirators DO NOT provide hearing protection. Use properly fitted earmuffs, earplugs and/or
other hearing protection when exposed to high noise levels.
24. Historically, the incidence of disease from overexposure to toxic substances almost always occurs because the
OSHA regulations and industry standards applicable to the work practices involved are not followed. It is, therefore,
imperative that the employer understand and follow all of these standards and regulations.
REMEMBER:
- Respiratory protection is but one component of safe work practices. To minimize the chances of overexposure, all
safety regulations and standards must be followed; and,
- Respiratory protection is the last line of defense to be employed. The employer must first eliminate or minimize the
levels of toxic substances in the work place by accepted engineering control measures. Assuming the employer
and the wearer do their part, this respirator should provide the wearer with an adequate degree of protection.
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