Sample Respiratory Protection Program Page 6
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9(location or locations).
ii. Emergency use respirators will be stored in cabinets marked as
emergency respirators at _____________________(locations).
h. Maintenance of respirators.
i. Respirators for routine use must be inspected before each use
during cleaning.
ii. Emergency use respirators must be inspected at least monthly
and as recommended by the manufacturer.
iii. Emergency escape-only respirators must be inspected before
being placed in service.
iv. Respirator inspections must include at least the following:
1. A check of respirator function, tightness of connections,
and the condition of the facepiece, head straps, valves,
connecting tubes, and cartridges , canisters or filters.
2. A check of elastomeric parts for pliability and signs of
deterioration.
3. SCBAs must be inspected monthly . Air and Oxygen
cylinders must be kept in fully charged state and be
recharged when the pressure falls to below 90 %.
Regulator and warning devices must be checked for
proper working condition.
4. For emergency use respirators, a certificate documenting
the date, signature of inspector, the required remedial
action and serial number of the respirator must be
maintained.
i. Repairs
1. Repairs are to be made only by ____________________
(name of trained employee or vendor) and only parts
from the respirator manufacturer that are NIOSH
approved shall be used.
2. Repairs must be made according to the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
3. Reducing and admission valves, regulators, and alarms
must not be repaired except by the manufacturer or a
technician trained by the manufacturer.
j. Change Schedule
1. Change schedules should be determined by the program
administrator based on exposure levels and time of
exposure or the use of an ESLI. (attach supporting
documentation for change schedule).
IX.
Breathing Air Quality and Use
a. Compressed and liquid oxygen must meet United States Pharmacopoeia
requirements for medical or breathing oxygen.
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