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Safety Regulations
G1 Air-Purifying Respirator (APR)
US
Go out of a contaminated area immediately if:
- Breathing becomes difficult.
- Dizziness or other distress occurs.
- You taste or smell a contaminant.
- You feel irritation of the nose or throat.
- You are instructed to do so by responsible personnel.
If you have a beard, large sideburns, or similar physical characteristics that prevent direct contact
between your skin and the sealing surface of the facepiece, this device may not seal correctly with
your face (refer to NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health
Program, and ANSI Z88.2, Practices for Respiratory Protection). An incorrect facial seal can let
contaminants leak into the facepiece, decreasing or removing respiratory protection. Do NOT use
this device if such conditions exist.
Do a negative pressure seal test before each use.
Individuals who wear eyeglasses must use the G1 spectacle kit to guarantee a correct fit. Ordinary
eyeglasses cannot be worn under the facepiece.
Do NOT use this device in explosive or flammable atmospheres.
Do NOT use this respirator, or air filtration cartridge(s)/canister for protection against exposure to
radiation. They may not supply sufficient protection.
The respirator can help decrease exposure to airborne biological agents, including the H1N1
(swine) flu virus, avian (bird) flu virus, other types of influenza, severe acute respiratory syndrome
(SARS), or other bacterial or viral biological agents, and the risk of influenza infection during a
pandemic. This respirator does NOT remove the risk of exposure, infection, illness, or death.
The respirator is certified by NIOSH to comply with the requirements specified for the designated
filter efficiency level. Applicable authorities have not, however, set a safe level of exposure to
biological agents. Therefore, the respirator may not prevent transmission of the influenza virus.
Refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at www.cdc.gov for guidance about
the use of respirators to help decrease exposure to the H1N1 virus or other airborne biological
agents in community, home, and occupational settings. The CDC recommends fit testing, medical
evaluations, and training for optimal effectiveness when a respirator is used in a nonoccupational
setting. Failure to obey these preparatory actions can cause dangerous conditions. OSHA requires
that the use of respirators in an occupational setting be in accordance with a complete respiratory
protection program that includes correct size selection, training, and fit testing. For detailed infor-
mation about respiratory protection programs, contact OSHA or go to www.osha.gov.
The CDC recommends frequent hand washing and wearing gloves to help prevent the transmis-
sion of disease from exposure to contaminated surfaces.
The CDC recommends that you wash your hands immediately after removing the respirator.
