Sample Respiratory Protection Program (Page 5 of 9) in pdf

_______________ (program administrator) has identified these areas as

having the potential for IDLH conditions:

WORK

IDLH

RESPIRATOR

AREA

CONDITION

REQUIRED

LOCATION

______

___________

_____________

__________

______

___________

_____________

__________

______

___________

_____________

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VIII.

Cleaning, Maintenance, Change Schedules and Storage

a. Respirators are to be cleaned and disinfected at the cleaning station

located at ________________________________________________.

b. Respirators issued for exclusive use of one employee must be cleaned

and disinfected as often as necessary to be kept clean.

c. Respirators issued to more than one person must be cleaned and dis-

infected before being worn by different individuals.

d. Respirators maintained for emergency use must be cleaned and dis-

infected after each use.

e. Respirators used in fit testing and training must be cleaned and dis-

infected after each use.

f. Procedures for cleaning respirators.

i. Remove filters, cartridges, or canisters. Disassemble facepieces

by removing diaphragms, valve assemblies, hoses or other

components recommended by the manufacturer, removing and

discarding or repairing defective parts.

ii. Wash components in warm (43 C, 110 F) water with a mild

detergent or with a cleaner recommended by the manufacturer.

A stiff-bristled brush may be used to remove dirt.

iii. Rinse components in warm running water, then drain.

iv. When the cleaner used does not contain a disinfecting agent,

respirator components should be immersed for 2 minutes in

either a solution made by adding 1 milliliter of laundry bleach

to one liter of water, an aqueous solution of iodine made by

adding approximately 0.8 milliliters of tincture of iodine/100 cc

of 45 % alcohol to 1 liter of warm water, or another cleanser

of equivalent disinfectant quality when used as recommended

or approved by the manufacturer.

v. Components should be hand-dried with a clean lint-free cloth

or air dried.

vi. Reassemble facepiece, replacing filters, cartridges and canisters

where necessary.

vii. Test the respirator to ensure that all components work properly.

g. Respirators must be stored in a clean, dry place, so as not to deform the

facepiece.

i. Respirators for general use will be stored in________________

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