RESPIRATORY RESPIRATORY PROTECTIONPROTECTION

A REFRESHER CLASSA REFRESHER CLASS

WelcomeWelcome to a self-guided refresher class for to a self-guided refresher class for respirator users needing annual respirator users needing annual

training.training.

This class consists of:This class consists of:1. This 1. This Respiratory Protection Respiratory Protection Powerpoint Powerpoint 2. A 2. A Respirator Inspection Respirator Inspection PowerpointPowerpoint3. A short online quiz3. A short online quiz

To proceed with the class, you To proceed with the class, you the student, are in control. Slides the student, are in control. Slides

and text will progress with the and text will progress with the click of the mouse. In a few click of the mouse. In a few cases, changes will happen cases, changes will happen

automatically.automatically.

Enjoy your session and Enjoy your session and learn lots!learn lots!

As a respirator user, As a respirator user, each yeareach year you are required toyou are required to….….

Complete this session and testComplete this session and test

Complete a refresher classComplete a refresher class

And have a successful respirator And have a successful respirator fit test with the respirator you usefit test with the respirator you use

To meet these requirementsTo meet these requirements……….……….

Contact your EH&S representative to Contact your EH&S representative to schedule a respirator fit test or check schedule a respirator fit test or check on the EH&SS web site calendar for on the EH&SS web site calendar for fit testing times at your facility.fit testing times at your facility.

The respiratory hazards in your The respiratory hazards in your workplace should be evaluated by workplace should be evaluated by

your supervisoryour supervisor….….

At the time of hireAt the time of hire If you are a new respirator userIf you are a new respirator user Before you begin working with new or different Before you begin working with new or different

chemicalschemicals Before you begin working with the same Before you begin working with the same

chemicals under different conditionschemicals under different conditions

If any of these change, inform your supervisorIf any of these change, inform your supervisor

Respiratory Hazard Assessment Respiratory Hazard Assessment TableTable…..…..

Complete for each task, chemical or type of chemicalComplete for each task, chemical or type of chemical Submit it to your EH&S representativeSubmit it to your EH&S representative

TheThe Respiratory Hazard AssessmentRespiratory Hazard Assessment form form (and an example of a completed form)(and an example of a completed form) can be obtained by can be obtained by

contacting your EH&S representative or by downloading the contacting your EH&S representative or by downloading the

formform here

When evaluating respiratory When evaluating respiratory hazards, your supervisor should hazards, your supervisor should

alsoalso…..….. Evaluate what type of respiratory protection Evaluate what type of respiratory protection

should be used such asshould be used such as• Type of respirator Type of respirator • Filter and cartridge neededFilter and cartridge needed• How long the filter and cartridges can be usedHow long the filter and cartridges can be used

Evaluate other personal protective equipment neededEvaluate other personal protective equipment needed as wellas well

Contact your EH&S representative for respiratory Contact your EH&S representative for respiratory

protection recommendationsprotection recommendations

Before using respiratorsBefore using respirators, always , always evaluate the possibility ofevaluate the possibility of….….

Using engineering controlsUsing engineering controls by by– Opening windows or doors Opening windows or doors – Using local exhaust fans or chemical fume Using local exhaust fans or chemical fume

hoodshoods

Using administrative controlsUsing administrative controls by by– Substituting less hazardous chemicalSubstituting less hazardous chemical– Reducing exposure time to the chemicalReducing exposure time to the chemical– Contracting out workContracting out work– Working outdoorsWorking outdoors

Evaluating your healthEvaluating your health is also is also important when using a respirator, important when using a respirator,

becausebecause……

Using a respirator adds stress to the Using a respirator adds stress to the cardiovascular and respiratory system.cardiovascular and respiratory system.

This added stress could complicate or add This added stress could complicate or add to some existing health conditions.to some existing health conditions.

Typically when using a respirator, other PPE Typically when using a respirator, other PPE is also used, creating additional stress on is also used, creating additional stress on the body.the body.

To help evaluate your health risks……..To help evaluate your health risks……..

A medical questionnaire is requiredA medical questionnaire is required

As a new respirator userAs a new respirator user

Every two years or if directed differently by Every two years or if directed differently by the physicianthe physician

Whenever a user’s health changes Whenever a user’s health changes significantlysignificantly

A respirator medical questionnaireA respirator medical questionnaire

Is confidential and only seen by the health Is confidential and only seen by the health care providercare provider Is reviewed by a licensed health care providerIs reviewed by a licensed health care provider Is obtained by contacting your EH&S Is obtained by contacting your EH&S

representative or at the following L&I website:representative or at the following L&I website:Check out L&I WebsiteCheck out L&I Website

Submit your completed questionnaire in the Submit your completed questionnaire in the provided self-addressed return envelope to provided self-addressed return envelope to your EH&S representativeyour EH&S representative

Selecting a proper respiratorSelecting a proper respirator Important things to remember!Important things to remember!

EH&S has many makes and models to EH&S has many makes and models to trytry

EH&S will assist in selectionEH&S will assist in selection If you are a new user or you already use If you are a new user or you already use

a respirator and are having problems a respirator and are having problems with it, contact your EH&S with it, contact your EH&S representative for assistancerepresentative for assistance??

Selecting a proper respiratorSelecting a proper respirator

MOREMORE important things to remember! important things to remember!

Know the contaminants and their concentrations Know the contaminants and their concentrations that you are being exposed tothat you are being exposed to

If there isn’t sufficient oxygen presentIf there isn’t sufficient oxygen present (below (below 19.5%),19.5%), supplied air respirators must be usedsupplied air respirators must be used

If contaminants or their concentrations present If contaminants or their concentrations present Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH)(IDLH) conditions, supplied air respirators must be conditions, supplied air respirators must be usedused

Selecting a proper respiratorSelecting a proper respirator

If contaminants have If contaminants have poor warning poor warning properties properties (taste, smell, irritant), supplied (taste, smell, irritant), supplied air respirators must be usedair respirators must be used

If you have facial hair, or can’t fit any If you have facial hair, or can’t fit any respirator, powered air purifying respirator, powered air purifying

helmet units can be used whenever a helmet units can be used whenever a negative pressure respirator can benegative pressure respirator can be

used.used.

Selecting filters and cartridgesSelecting filters and cartridges

PesticidesPesticides Check the label for recommendationCheck the label for recommendation For most all pesticides the following two are For most all pesticides the following two are

recommended:recommended:– Dust/mist/fumes filter Dust/mist/fumes filter

No spray oils present: N-95 or P-100 (HEPA)No spray oils present: N-95 or P-100 (HEPA) Spray oils present: R-95 or P-100 (HEPA)Spray oils present: R-95 or P-100 (HEPA)

– ToxicsToxics Organic vapor cartridge (OV), or OV and acid gas Organic vapor cartridge (OV), or OV and acid gas

cartridge, or multi-contaminant cartridgecartridge, or multi-contaminant cartridge

Selecting filters and cartridgesSelecting filters and cartridges

Solvents and corrosivesSolvents and corrosives– Contact your EH&S representative or respirator Contact your EH&S representative or respirator

manufacturermanufacturer– Solvents can have poor warning properties and Solvents can have poor warning properties and

short breakthrough timesshort breakthrough times Asbestos and other respirable particles (< Asbestos and other respirable particles (<

10 um)10 um)– P-100 (HEPA) filtersP-100 (HEPA) filters

Nuisance dust, mists, fumesNuisance dust, mists, fumes– N-95, R-95 (if contain oil), or P-100 filtersN-95, R-95 (if contain oil), or P-100 filters

Testing your respiratorTesting your respirator

When first selecting a respirator, finding one When first selecting a respirator, finding one that has a good seal and is comfortable is that has a good seal and is comfortable is done by trying a variety of respirators and done by trying a variety of respirators and passing a respirator fit test by EH&Spassing a respirator fit test by EH&S

Several factors can lead to a respirator that Several factors can lead to a respirator that does not seal properlydoes not seal properly

That is why a respirator fit test is required That is why a respirator fit test is required annually to help insure its fit and to review annually to help insure its fit and to review your use and care of the respiratoryour use and care of the respirator

Recent Recent dental workdental work, and dentures, and dentures

Facial surgeryFacial surgery, treatments, scars, treatments, scars

Weight loss or gainWeight loss or gain of 15 pounds or more of 15 pounds or more

Facial changes from Facial changes from agingaging

Improper storage and maintenanceImproper storage and maintenance of respirator of respirator

Respirator Respirator strapsstraps losing their elasticity losing their elasticity

Factors that can change fitFactors that can change fit

A major factor that affects fitA major factor that affects fit

A respirator fit test cannot be given if A respirator fit test cannot be given if there is facial hair present.there is facial hair present.

A good fit cannot be expected the day A good fit cannot be expected the day you use your respirator when not clean you use your respirator when not clean shavenshaven

When getting a respirator fit test:When getting a respirator fit test:

Be clean shaven in the area of the Be clean shaven in the area of the respirator seal zone that dayrespirator seal zone that day

Bring your respiratorBring your respirator

Using your respirator properly Using your respirator properly Before you use your respirator, be sure you understand:Before you use your respirator, be sure you understand:

1.1. Inspections Inspections (Review (Review Respirator InspectionRespirator Inspection presentation) presentation)

2.2. Donning and doffing (on and off)Donning and doffing (on and off)

3.3. Maintenance Maintenance

4.4. Changing cartridges and filtersChanging cartridges and filters

5.5. What to do when things go wrongWhat to do when things go wrong

1. Before you use your 1. Before you use your respiratorrespirator……

Inspect the respiratorInspect the respirator to make sure all parts to make sure all parts are in place, in good condition, clean, and are in place, in good condition, clean, and operableoperable

Make sure Make sure cartridges and filterscartridges and filters are the are the proper ones for the jobproper ones for the job and are not and are not damaged and not expireddamaged and not expired

After donning the respirator, do After donning the respirator, do a positive a positive and negative fit check and negative fit check --DemonstrationDemonstration

2.How you put on your respirator 2.How you put on your respirator is importantis important

Placing a half-face first on the bridge of the nose Placing a half-face first on the bridge of the nose and tightening the upper straps first insures and tightening the upper straps first insures placement for best comfort and prevention from placement for best comfort and prevention from sliding down when perspiringsliding down when perspiring

Make sure the straps are adjusted evenly on both Make sure the straps are adjusted evenly on both sides and the respirator is centered on the face. sides and the respirator is centered on the face. Using a mirror is helpful for full-face usersUsing a mirror is helpful for full-face users

Adjusting too tight can result in a poor fit from Adjusting too tight can result in a poor fit from distortion, discomfort and pain, short use periods distortion, discomfort and pain, short use periods due to discomfort, headachesdue to discomfort, headaches

How you put on your respirator is How you put on your respirator is importantimportant

Donning Particulate Respirators Donning Particulate Respirators Donning Dual Cartridge Respirators Donning Dual Cartridge Respirators Donning Half-face RespiratorsDonning Half-face Respirators Donning Full-face RespiratorsDonning Full-face Respirators

When removing your respiratorWhen removing your respirator

Remove your contaminated gloves firstRemove your contaminated gloves first

If the respirator is contaminated, If the respirator is contaminated, decontaminate the respirator or put new decontaminate the respirator or put new clean gloves on before removing your clean gloves on before removing your respiratorrespirator

3. Knowing when to change 3. Knowing when to change filters and cartridges is filters and cartridges is

very importantvery important

There must be a There must be a written change-out schedulewritten change-out schedule for them in the work area so employees for them in the work area so employees change them out consistentlychange them out consistently

Very few cartridges have change-out indicators Very few cartridges have change-out indicators on them telling you when to change themon them telling you when to change them

For solvents and acids, contact the For solvents and acids, contact the manufacturer or an EH&S representativemanufacturer or an EH&S representative

Changing cartridges and filtersChanging cartridges and filters

For For pesticides and toxicspesticides and toxics change them after change them after eight hours of use. eight hours of use.

If periods of use are shorter than 8 hours, If periods of use are shorter than 8 hours,

add cumulative times. add cumulative times.

If periods in-between use extend 2 weeks or If periods in-between use extend 2 weeks or more reduce the eight hour total time.more reduce the eight hour total time.

Changing filtersChanging filters

N-95 filtersN-95 filters – change when breathing – change when breathing becomes more difficult due to resistancebecomes more difficult due to resistance

R-95 filtersR-95 filters – change after eight hours of use – change after eight hours of use when mists containing oil are presentwhen mists containing oil are present

P-100P-100 – change when breathing becomes – change when breathing becomes more difficult due to resistancemore difficult due to resistance

4. Taking good care of your 4. Taking good care of your respirator will increase its useful respirator will increase its useful

lifetime and insure it works lifetime and insure it works properly…properly…

when you need it towhen you need it to..

Keep a clean respiratorKeep a clean respirator Dirt particles under exhalation valves can Dirt particles under exhalation valves can

reduce your seal/fit factorreduce your seal/fit factor

Dirt, oils, bacteria, soaps, and disinfectants Dirt, oils, bacteria, soaps, and disinfectants left on respirators can lead to skin irritation left on respirators can lead to skin irritation and dermatitis so make sure your respirator and dermatitis so make sure your respirator is clean and well rinsed before each useis clean and well rinsed before each use

It is recommended to clean after each useIt is recommended to clean after each use

Clean your respirator properlyClean your respirator properly Clean in warm water Clean in warm water

(not to exceed 100(not to exceed 100oo F) F)

Use a mild detergent Use a mild detergent Wash with a soft sponge Wash with a soft sponge (brush if resistant)(brush if resistant)

Rinse with Rinse with running running (required) (required) warm water warm water (not to exceed 100(not to exceed 100oo F) F)

Sanitize (required) and rinse Sanitize (required) and rinse againagain

Recommend using one-step Recommend using one-step combination detergent/sanitizer to combination detergent/sanitizer to reduce sanitizer stepreduce sanitizer step

Clean your respirator properlyClean your respirator properly

Dry the respirator with a lint free clothDry the respirator with a lint free cloth

Or hang in a clean area until dryOr hang in a clean area until dry

Package it up as soon as it is dry. Do not Package it up as soon as it is dry. Do not leave hanging outleave hanging out

Inspect the respirator after re-assemblyInspect the respirator after re-assembly– Review the Respirator Inspection presentationReview the Respirator Inspection presentation

RepairRepair

Replace worn and defective parts with parts Replace worn and defective parts with parts ONLYONLY for that specific respirator for that specific respirator

Do not use a respirator until all necessary Do not use a respirator until all necessary repairs are completedrepairs are completed

Have readily available the most commonly Have readily available the most commonly needed parts for timely repair to insure a needed parts for timely repair to insure a working respirator is always usedworking respirator is always used

It makes a lot of sense to…It makes a lot of sense to…store your respirator properlystore your respirator properly

It prevents it from getting distorted, which It prevents it from getting distorted, which will cause it to lose its ability to fit properly will cause it to lose its ability to fit properly and require it to be replacedand require it to be replaced

It prevents it from getting damagedIt prevents it from getting damaged

It prevents it from becoming contaminated It prevents it from becoming contaminated reducing the protection it can providereducing the protection it can provide

Good storage means….Good storage means….

Storage in an uncontaminated areaStorage in an uncontaminated area Store contaminated cartridges separate Store contaminated cartridges separate

from respiratorfrom respirator Store cartridges and respirator in clean Store cartridges and respirator in clean

sealed containers such as self-sealing sealed containers such as self-sealing bags or sealed plastic containersbags or sealed plastic containers

To prevent distortion,store in separate To prevent distortion,store in separate hard containers and not in tool boxes or hard containers and not in tool boxes or with other itemswith other items

Good storage also means…Good storage also means…

Storage away from heat, sun, and moistureStorage away from heat, sun, and moisture

Moisture can reduce the life of some Moisture can reduce the life of some cartridgescartridges

Leaving cartridges unsealed can reduce Leaving cartridges unsealed can reduce their useful lifetheir useful life

When things go wrongWhen things go wrong

KNOW WHAT TO DO

If you experienceIf you experience……

Warning signs of taste, smell, irritation, Warning signs of taste, smell, irritation, coughcough

Medical symptoms such as difficulty in Medical symptoms such as difficulty in breathing, shortness of breath, chest pain, breathing, shortness of breath, chest pain, over exertionover exertion

Signs and symptoms of exposure to Signs and symptoms of exposure to contaminantscontaminants

Get out of area to fresh air and Get out of area to fresh air and remove respiratorremove respirator

Get out of area to fresh air and remove Get out of area to fresh air and remove respiratorrespirator

Get out of area to fresh air and Get out of area to fresh air and remove respiratorremove respirator

Get out of area to fresh air and Get out of area to fresh air and remove respiratorremove respirator

Get out of area to fresh air Get out of area to fresh air and remove respiratorand remove respirator

What to check and doWhat to check and do……

Inspect respiratorInspect respirator Change cartridges or filtersChange cartridges or filters Red-don respirator and do positive and Red-don respirator and do positive and

negative fit checks to your satisfactionnegative fit checks to your satisfaction Re-enter and if conditions persist, exit and Re-enter and if conditions persist, exit and

notify your supervisornotify your supervisor Address medical and exposure symptoms Address medical and exposure symptoms

and inform supervisorand inform supervisor

When safely in fresh air,

Why is it important to make Why is it important to make sure your fit is good, and that sure your fit is good, and that

you use and maintain the you use and maintain the respirator properly?respirator properly?

So that your respirator can So that your respirator can provide the level of protection provide the level of protection

it is designed to give…it is designed to give…

and the level of protection and the level of protection you needyou need

If you don’t do these thingsIf you don’t do these things

You operate with a false sense of protection You operate with a false sense of protection and open yourself to:and open yourself to:

Chronic exposures you never know aboutChronic exposures you never know about

Acute exposures that you will know about later- Acute exposures that you will know about later- after it’s too late for protectionafter it’s too late for protection

Potential Potential hazardshazards you could be you could be exposed to include…exposed to include…

ToxicsToxics where acute or chronic exposure could where acute or chronic exposure could result in systemic poisoning, illness, organ result in systemic poisoning, illness, organ disfunction, sensitization,or deathdisfunction, sensitization,or death

CorrosivesCorrosives (acids), which can cause temporary or (acids), which can cause temporary or permanent tissue damage in the respiratory permanent tissue damage in the respiratory system system

Carcinogens & particulatesCarcinogens & particulates, which can lead to , which can lead to cancer or other respiratory illnesses respectivelycancer or other respiratory illnesses respectively

AllergensAllergens that promote illness, allergic reaction, that promote illness, allergic reaction, reduced productivity, & sensitization reduced productivity, & sensitization

Using respiratory protection Using respiratory protection makes it possible for you to makes it possible for you to

work safelywork safely

Following your Respiratory Following your Respiratory Protection Program allows you to Protection Program allows you to

work with confidencework with confidence

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