RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM
1. Written standard operating procedures governing the selection and use of respirators shall
be established.
2. Respirators shall be selected on the basis of hazards to which the worker is exposed.
3. The user shall be instructed and trained in the proper use of respirators and their limitations.
4. Where practicable, the respirators should be assigned to individual workers for their
exclusive use.
5. Respirators shall be regularly cleaned and disinfected. Those issued for the exclusive use
of one worker should be cleaned after each day’s use, or more often if necessary. Those
used by more than one worker shall be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected after each use.
6. Respirators shall be stored in a convenient, clean, and sanitary location.
7. Respirators used routinely shall be inspected during cleaning. Worn or deteriorated parts
shall be replaced. Respirators for emergency use such as self-contained devices shall be
thoroughly inspected at least once a month and after each use.
8. Appropriated surveillance of work area conditions and degree of employee exposure of
stress shall be maintained.
9. There shall be regular inspection and evaluation to determine the continued effectiveness
of the program.
10. Persons should not be assigned to tasks requiring use of respirators unless it has been
determined that they are physically able to perform the work and use the equipment. The
local physician shall determine what health and physical conditions are pertinent. The
respirator user’s medical status should be reviewed periodically (for instance, annually).
11. Approved or accepted respirators shall be issued when they are available. The respirator
furnished shall provide adequate respiratory protection against a particular hazard for which
it is designed in accordance with standards established by competent authorities.
A RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM MUST
BE IMPLEMENTED PER OSHA 29CFR 1910.134.
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