(g)(1)(iii)
* For all tight-fitting respirators, the employer shall ensure that employees perform a user seal
check each time they put on the respirator using the procedures in Appendix B-1 or procedures
recommended by the respirator manufacturer that the employer demonstrates are as effective as
those in Appendix B-1 of this section.
(g)(2)
*
Continuing respirator effectiveness.
(g)(2)(i)
* Appropriate surveillance shall be maintained of work area conditions and degree of employee
exposure or stress. When there is a change in work area conditions or degree of employee
exposure or stress that may affect respirator effectiveness, the employer shall reevaluate the
continued effectiveness of the respirator.
(g)(2)(ii)
* The employer shall ensure that employees leave the respirator use area:
..1910.134(g)(2)(ii)(A)
(g)(2)(ii)(A)
* To wash their faces and respirator face pieces as necessary to prevent eye or skin irritation
associated with respirator use; or
(g)(2)(ii)(B)
* If they detect vapor or gas breakthrough, changes in breathing resistance, or leakage of the
face piece; or
(g)(2)(ii)(C)
* To replace the respirator or the filter, cartridge, or canister elements.
(g)(2)(iii)
* If the employee detects vapor or gas breakthrough, changes in breathing resistance, or leakage
of the face piece, the employer must replace or repair the respirator before allowing the
employee to return to the work area.
(g)(3)
*
Procedures for IDHL atmospheres
. For all IDLH atmospheres, the employer shall ensure that:
(g)(3)(i)
* One employee or, when needed, more than one employee is located outside the IDLH
atmosphere;
(g)(3)(ii)
* Visual, voice, or signal line communication is maintained between the employee(s) is the IDLH
atmosphere and the employee(s) located outside the IDLH atmosphere;
(g)(3)(iii)
* The employee(s) located outside the IDLH atmosphere are trained and equipped to provide
effective emergency rescue;
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