This document summarizes OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard 29 CFR 1910.134. It defines key terms related to respiratory protection and outlines the requirements for employers to have a written respiratory protection program that includes procedures for selection, training, fit testing, maintenance and use of respirators. The standard provides Assigned Protection Factors to help employers select respirators that provide adequate protection for the level of respiratory hazard.
This document discusses hazard identification, risk assessment, and determining controls according to OHSMS 45001:2018. It provides an overview of the hazard identification and risk assessment process, including defining hazards and risks, assessing probability and severity, and determining controls. The key steps in risk assessment are outlined, such as identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and recording findings. Templates for a HIRA matrix and register are also presented. Effective hazard identification and risk assessment is important for workplace safety and compliance with standards.
This document outlines procedures for confined space entry at Sandia National Laboratories. It includes a sign-in/sign-out sheet to track entrants in confined spaces for emergency response, maintaining an accurate log of who and how many people are in a confined space. Gas testing records are also included to monitor oxygen, hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide, and lower explosive limit levels.
The document defines work at height as any work performed 1.8 meters or more above ground level, including below ground. Work above 1.8 meters requires a permit and safety checklist. Fall distances increase rapidly with time, emphasizing the need for fall protection like railings, safety harnesses attached to lifelines, and safety nets. Proper planning, equipment, and rescue procedures are required for working at heights.
The weekly first aid room checklist documents 15 items to be inspected in the first aid room including medical waste bins, beds, toiletries, equipment, and appliances. The form is to be completed by the project male nurse, concurred by the safety manager, and returned at the end of the week to the contractor safety manager.
Incident Investigation “Working to Prevent Recurrence“Mario Deshaies
An incident investigation training presentation covered the following key points:
- Incident investigations aim to identify causal factors to prevent future occurrences, not assign blame. The process involves fact-finding, interviews, analyzing contributing physical, human, and system failures using a "why tree" approach.
- Recommendations target systemic improvements like training, procedures, inspections, rather than individual factors. Near misses also warrant investigation to drive continuous improvement.
- A sample incident of an employee falling from scaffolding during maintenance identified causal factors like incomplete guardrails and plank, inadequate scaffold builder training, and lack of inspection programs. Recommendations included training, replacing defective equipment, and establishing safety programs.
The document provides a summary of HSE performance indicators for various sites and offices for the month of February 2023. It includes details on LTIF, SVR, HR rates as well as incident summaries from different manufacturing plants and projects. It also discusses analysis of unsafe acts, hazards, and sub-contractor HSE performance trends. National Safety Week 2023 events from different locations are highlighted. Insights from the SMS group corporate HSE survey are also provided.
Practical approach to implement and comply to ISO 45001:2016 Occupational Health & Safety Standard.
This presentation will help organisations to effectively implement and keep the compliance to ISO 45001:2016 OHSA Standard
This document discusses hazard identification, risk assessment, and determining controls according to OHSMS 45001:2018. It provides an overview of the hazard identification and risk assessment process, including defining hazards and risks, assessing probability and severity, and determining controls. The key steps in risk assessment are outlined, such as identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and recording findings. Templates for a HIRA matrix and register are also presented. Effective hazard identification and risk assessment is important for workplace safety and compliance with standards.
This document outlines procedures for confined space entry at Sandia National Laboratories. It includes a sign-in/sign-out sheet to track entrants in confined spaces for emergency response, maintaining an accurate log of who and how many people are in a confined space. Gas testing records are also included to monitor oxygen, hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide, and lower explosive limit levels.
The document defines work at height as any work performed 1.8 meters or more above ground level, including below ground. Work above 1.8 meters requires a permit and safety checklist. Fall distances increase rapidly with time, emphasizing the need for fall protection like railings, safety harnesses attached to lifelines, and safety nets. Proper planning, equipment, and rescue procedures are required for working at heights.
The weekly first aid room checklist documents 15 items to be inspected in the first aid room including medical waste bins, beds, toiletries, equipment, and appliances. The form is to be completed by the project male nurse, concurred by the safety manager, and returned at the end of the week to the contractor safety manager.
Incident Investigation “Working to Prevent Recurrence“Mario Deshaies
An incident investigation training presentation covered the following key points:
- Incident investigations aim to identify causal factors to prevent future occurrences, not assign blame. The process involves fact-finding, interviews, analyzing contributing physical, human, and system failures using a "why tree" approach.
- Recommendations target systemic improvements like training, procedures, inspections, rather than individual factors. Near misses also warrant investigation to drive continuous improvement.
- A sample incident of an employee falling from scaffolding during maintenance identified causal factors like incomplete guardrails and plank, inadequate scaffold builder training, and lack of inspection programs. Recommendations included training, replacing defective equipment, and establishing safety programs.
The document provides a summary of HSE performance indicators for various sites and offices for the month of February 2023. It includes details on LTIF, SVR, HR rates as well as incident summaries from different manufacturing plants and projects. It also discusses analysis of unsafe acts, hazards, and sub-contractor HSE performance trends. National Safety Week 2023 events from different locations are highlighted. Insights from the SMS group corporate HSE survey are also provided.
Practical approach to implement and comply to ISO 45001:2016 Occupational Health & Safety Standard.
This presentation will help organisations to effectively implement and keep the compliance to ISO 45001:2016 OHSA Standard
This document provides an overview of behavior-based safety. It defines key concepts like activators, behaviors, and consequences using the ABC model of behavior change. Unsafe behaviors, not incidents or injuries, are identified as the root cause of 96% of injuries. The power of consequences on behaviors is emphasized, with positive reinforcement being the most effective at increasing safe behaviors. A behavior-based safety program involves pinpointing critical behaviors, communicating expectations, conducting observations to provide feedback, and using data to reinforce safe behaviors and correct unsafe ones. The goal is to measure and modify behaviors to drive cultural and accident rate improvements over time.
YOUR SAFETY IS OUR UTMOST PRIORITY
Take a minute from your precious time and go through this brochure thoroughly. If there is anything unclear, please ask our HSE staff member without any hesitation.
All visitors are required to follow the lead of security at the site entrance for parking.
Max. Speed limit of 20 km/h should be maintained.
Site plants and pedestrian have a right of way over your vehicle.
Sign the visitor’s register at the main reception area in the office building and obtain a visitor’s card which should be put on all the time.
Visitors are permitted to enter the construction site areas only if they are escorted by our HSE staff member after project management approval.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Smoking is prohibited in offices, and construction site areas except in the designated areas outside.
Mandatory PPEs (Safety helmet, visibility vest, & safety shoes) are Obligatory at construction site area.
Use only designated safe pedestrian walk routes.
Observe and firmly follow the Safety and Advisory signs.
Follow escorted HSE staff’s safety instructions and cautions during site visit.
EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS
In case of emergency situation or emergency alarm, please remain calm and follow the instructions of the escorted HSE staff and proceeds to the Assembly/muster points using safest direct emergency routes and exits.
Stay at assembly/muster point until the visitor’s roll is called and you are noted as being present.
Your full cooperation is requested with our staff to ensure your safety during emergency situation as they are all trained to deal with site emergencies.
Call First Aid room and HSE In charge if you spot any accident or injury.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
Police: ………………………………………………………………………………….
Ambulance: ………………………………………………………………………….
Civil Defense: ……………………………………………………………………….
First aid Room: …………………………………………………………………….
Project Manager: …………………………………………………………………
HSE: ……………………………………………………………………………………..
FIRST AID ROOM IS LOCATED AT
…………………………………………………………………………………………
ASSEMBLY POINTS ARE LOCATED AT
1. ……………………………………………………………………………………..
2. ……………………………………………………………………………………..
CAUTION!
Beware of lifting activities and overhead suspended loads.
Beware of electrocution hazards.
Beware of pinch point hazards (nails, sharp edges etc.)
DECLARATION:
I have read and understood all above instructions:-
Visitor’s Name: ………………………………………………………
Company: ………………………………………………………………
Signature: ……………………………………………………………..
Date: ……………………………………………………………………..
SAFETY IS EVERYBODY’S RESPONSIBILITY!
This document provides an overview of risk assessment training. It defines risk assessment as a systematic approach to identify hazards, evaluate risks, and implement controls. It emphasizes the importance of risk assessment to protect safety and comply with regulations. The key aspects of risk assessment covered include identifying hazards and potential harms, evaluating risks based on severity and likelihood, implementing controls, and monitoring risks. Risk assessment is a legal requirement under the Workplace Safety and Health Act to ensure reasonable practicable safety measures are taken.
This document outlines the steps for conducting an effective accident investigation:
1) Immediately respond to the accident and secure the site.
2) Investigate by determining the 5 Ws and collecting evidence through interviews and photos.
3) Analyze the data to determine the root causes such as equipment issues, environmental factors, human errors, or management failures.
4) Recommend corrective actions and implement solutions permanently through standard procedures and communication. The goal is to prevent future accidents.
This document provides an overview of an organization's health and safety management system. It discusses key components such as risk assessments, identifying hazards, training staff on safety procedures, monitoring safety performance, and continually reviewing and improving the system. The overall goal is to prevent accidents and protect the health of employees through planning, implementing, checking and improving the safety program.
Browse 50+ pre-completed risk assessment templates for a variety of activities. Employers are required to carry out risk assessments for activities, and to reduce the risk as far as is reasonably practical.
these are free at www.yoursafetymatters.co.uk
Hazard identification and risk assessment(HIRA) &Safe Work method Statement.Yuvraj Shrivastava
This document contains information about a hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA) conducted at a water treatment plant. It identifies several high-risk hazards including a chlorine leak, industrial fires, and electrical hazards. A risk assessment matrix was used to evaluate the likelihood and severity of various hazards observed in different areas of the plant. Several hazards were found to pose extreme or high risks, such as the chlorine facilities and control room. After implementing control measures, the risk levels were reduced. The HIRA is an effective tool for water treatment plants to prevent catastrophic incidents and improve safety.
- OH&S Management system audit and certification
- Understanding of how the OH&S management system operates
- OH&S Personnel training
- and more in our new OH&S Manual Template fully aligned with the new ISO/DIS 45001:2017.
Slips, trips and falls are a significant problem affecting every workplace, from factory floor to office. Slips and trips account for about 20 per cent of all lost time injuries every year. They can result in serious injuries and lengthy periods of time off work.
The document discusses requirements and methods for controlling mechanical hazards in the workplace. It covers general requirements for work equipment including ensuring equipment is suitable, maintained, and used properly. Specific methods of controlling hazards are discussed, including engineering controls like machine guarding, administrative controls like safe work practices, and personal protective equipment. Common types of machine guards like fixed, interlocked, adjustable, and self-adjusting guards are described along with their advantages and limitations.
This presentation defines hazards, near misses, and accidents. It explains that a near miss is an undesired event that could have caused harm under different circumstances, while an accident actually causes injury or damage. Reporting and investigating near misses is important to identify causes and remove hazards before an accident occurs. Reducing near misses can predictably reduce accidents. The presentation encourages attendees to report any near misses to their company's health and safety department.
The document provides a fire risk assessment report for Hindustan Unilever Limited plant in Etah, Uttar Pradesh. It includes an acknowledgment, index, general plant information, assessment objectives and scope. Fire load calculations are presented for different areas of the plant based on combustible materials and their weights. The maximum fire load density is found to be in the PM Godown. Existing fire detection and suppression systems like hydrants, extinguishers, and sprinklers are evaluated against NBC 2016 standards and no additional requirements are found to be needed. Observations and recommendations to reduce fire risks are also provided.
PREVENT WORK-RELATED INJURIES
Behavior-based safety is based on the theory that most accidents at workplaces can be prevented with the right behavioral analysis and training. Minor errors and oversights are often left unreported and thus can lead to major accidents if the causes for the incidents are not addressed.
Improve employee safety with our presentation on Behavior-Based Safety:
http://www.presentationload.com/behavior-based-safety-powerpoint-template.html
The BBS approach examines which behaviors and organizational circumstances led to accidents. By knowing this, you can inform employees about safe behavior at the workplace and implement Behavior-Based Safety in your company.
This template not only contains images with background information on occupational safety, but also a series of graphs with statistics and figures on the subject as well as a useful icons toolbox.
Fire requires oxygen, heat, and fuel to burn. Removing or limiting one of these elements can extinguish a fire. Common fire extinguishing methods include cooling fires by removing heat with water, starving fires of oxygen through smothering techniques, and inhibiting chemical reactions through fire retardants. Proper use of fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and other protections can effectively combat fires and reduce risks.
The monthly safety report for the C270 HK biodiesel plant summarizes safety statistics, inspections, areas needing improvement, training, and promotions from September 2013. Man-hours worked increased to 812,094 while accumulated man-days lost grew to 1539. Weekly safety meetings were held with subcontractors and improvements were made to housekeeping, floor holes, and waste collection. Safety training included site inductions and toolbox talks on heat stroke prevention, ladder safety, and PPE use. Various safety advisories and communications were also circulated.
This document provides a master risk assessment for construction works at a mock-up building site. It identifies potential hazards, risks, and control measures across various areas including office safety, project security, and weather conditions. Specific risks addressed include slips/trips, manual handling injuries, electrical hazards, fire, stress from work environment/hours, and heat-related illnesses. Control measures involve following safe work practices, training, medical support, and allowing adequate rest breaks during peak summer temperatures. The risk assessment will be reviewed if conditions change.
This document discusses the duties and responsibilities of fire watches. It outlines key tasks for fire watches including monitoring hot work, recognizing fire signs, using appropriate protective equipment, extinguishing fires quickly, and focusing on areas needing fire watches. The document also provides figures illustrating fire watches in action keeping work areas damp, applying water, monitoring cutters, and communicating with work crews.
This document is a fire extinguisher inspection form to be completed twice weekly. It includes details of fire extinguishers such as their number, type, location, seal, lock, pin, pressure gauge, and discharge hose and nozzle. Inspectors check each fire extinguisher for cracks, breaks, seals and other defects, and note any required repairs or replacements in the remarks section. The inspection is reviewed and noted by safety and project management.
Respiratory Protection Training by Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Indus...Atlantic Training, LLC.
The document provides guidance on respiratory protection programs as required by OSHA. It discusses when respirators are necessary to protect worker health, including when exposure levels exceed limits. It describes different types of respirators and their uses. The key aspects of a written respiratory protection program are outlined, including hazard assessment, medical evaluation, fit testing, cleaning and maintenance procedures. Selection of respirators depends on the hazards present and their protection factors. The document provides details on proper use and inspection of respirators.
Respiratory Protection Refresher Training by WSU Tree Fruit Research & Extens...Atlantic Training, LLC.
This document provides an overview of a self-guided refresher class for respirator users. The class consists of powerpoint presentations on respiratory protection and respirator inspection, as well as a short online quiz. It reviews proper respirator selection, use, maintenance, and annual training requirements to ensure respirators fit correctly and are used properly.
This document provides an overview of behavior-based safety. It defines key concepts like activators, behaviors, and consequences using the ABC model of behavior change. Unsafe behaviors, not incidents or injuries, are identified as the root cause of 96% of injuries. The power of consequences on behaviors is emphasized, with positive reinforcement being the most effective at increasing safe behaviors. A behavior-based safety program involves pinpointing critical behaviors, communicating expectations, conducting observations to provide feedback, and using data to reinforce safe behaviors and correct unsafe ones. The goal is to measure and modify behaviors to drive cultural and accident rate improvements over time.
YOUR SAFETY IS OUR UTMOST PRIORITY
Take a minute from your precious time and go through this brochure thoroughly. If there is anything unclear, please ask our HSE staff member without any hesitation.
All visitors are required to follow the lead of security at the site entrance for parking.
Max. Speed limit of 20 km/h should be maintained.
Site plants and pedestrian have a right of way over your vehicle.
Sign the visitor’s register at the main reception area in the office building and obtain a visitor’s card which should be put on all the time.
Visitors are permitted to enter the construction site areas only if they are escorted by our HSE staff member after project management approval.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Smoking is prohibited in offices, and construction site areas except in the designated areas outside.
Mandatory PPEs (Safety helmet, visibility vest, & safety shoes) are Obligatory at construction site area.
Use only designated safe pedestrian walk routes.
Observe and firmly follow the Safety and Advisory signs.
Follow escorted HSE staff’s safety instructions and cautions during site visit.
EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS
In case of emergency situation or emergency alarm, please remain calm and follow the instructions of the escorted HSE staff and proceeds to the Assembly/muster points using safest direct emergency routes and exits.
Stay at assembly/muster point until the visitor’s roll is called and you are noted as being present.
Your full cooperation is requested with our staff to ensure your safety during emergency situation as they are all trained to deal with site emergencies.
Call First Aid room and HSE In charge if you spot any accident or injury.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
Police: ………………………………………………………………………………….
Ambulance: ………………………………………………………………………….
Civil Defense: ……………………………………………………………………….
First aid Room: …………………………………………………………………….
Project Manager: …………………………………………………………………
HSE: ……………………………………………………………………………………..
FIRST AID ROOM IS LOCATED AT
…………………………………………………………………………………………
ASSEMBLY POINTS ARE LOCATED AT
1. ……………………………………………………………………………………..
2. ……………………………………………………………………………………..
CAUTION!
Beware of lifting activities and overhead suspended loads.
Beware of electrocution hazards.
Beware of pinch point hazards (nails, sharp edges etc.)
DECLARATION:
I have read and understood all above instructions:-
Visitor’s Name: ………………………………………………………
Company: ………………………………………………………………
Signature: ……………………………………………………………..
Date: ……………………………………………………………………..
SAFETY IS EVERYBODY’S RESPONSIBILITY!
This document provides an overview of risk assessment training. It defines risk assessment as a systematic approach to identify hazards, evaluate risks, and implement controls. It emphasizes the importance of risk assessment to protect safety and comply with regulations. The key aspects of risk assessment covered include identifying hazards and potential harms, evaluating risks based on severity and likelihood, implementing controls, and monitoring risks. Risk assessment is a legal requirement under the Workplace Safety and Health Act to ensure reasonable practicable safety measures are taken.
This document outlines the steps for conducting an effective accident investigation:
1) Immediately respond to the accident and secure the site.
2) Investigate by determining the 5 Ws and collecting evidence through interviews and photos.
3) Analyze the data to determine the root causes such as equipment issues, environmental factors, human errors, or management failures.
4) Recommend corrective actions and implement solutions permanently through standard procedures and communication. The goal is to prevent future accidents.
This document provides an overview of an organization's health and safety management system. It discusses key components such as risk assessments, identifying hazards, training staff on safety procedures, monitoring safety performance, and continually reviewing and improving the system. The overall goal is to prevent accidents and protect the health of employees through planning, implementing, checking and improving the safety program.
Browse 50+ pre-completed risk assessment templates for a variety of activities. Employers are required to carry out risk assessments for activities, and to reduce the risk as far as is reasonably practical.
these are free at www.yoursafetymatters.co.uk
Hazard identification and risk assessment(HIRA) &Safe Work method Statement.Yuvraj Shrivastava
This document contains information about a hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA) conducted at a water treatment plant. It identifies several high-risk hazards including a chlorine leak, industrial fires, and electrical hazards. A risk assessment matrix was used to evaluate the likelihood and severity of various hazards observed in different areas of the plant. Several hazards were found to pose extreme or high risks, such as the chlorine facilities and control room. After implementing control measures, the risk levels were reduced. The HIRA is an effective tool for water treatment plants to prevent catastrophic incidents and improve safety.
- OH&S Management system audit and certification
- Understanding of how the OH&S management system operates
- OH&S Personnel training
- and more in our new OH&S Manual Template fully aligned with the new ISO/DIS 45001:2017.
Slips, trips and falls are a significant problem affecting every workplace, from factory floor to office. Slips and trips account for about 20 per cent of all lost time injuries every year. They can result in serious injuries and lengthy periods of time off work.
The document discusses requirements and methods for controlling mechanical hazards in the workplace. It covers general requirements for work equipment including ensuring equipment is suitable, maintained, and used properly. Specific methods of controlling hazards are discussed, including engineering controls like machine guarding, administrative controls like safe work practices, and personal protective equipment. Common types of machine guards like fixed, interlocked, adjustable, and self-adjusting guards are described along with their advantages and limitations.
This presentation defines hazards, near misses, and accidents. It explains that a near miss is an undesired event that could have caused harm under different circumstances, while an accident actually causes injury or damage. Reporting and investigating near misses is important to identify causes and remove hazards before an accident occurs. Reducing near misses can predictably reduce accidents. The presentation encourages attendees to report any near misses to their company's health and safety department.
The document provides a fire risk assessment report for Hindustan Unilever Limited plant in Etah, Uttar Pradesh. It includes an acknowledgment, index, general plant information, assessment objectives and scope. Fire load calculations are presented for different areas of the plant based on combustible materials and their weights. The maximum fire load density is found to be in the PM Godown. Existing fire detection and suppression systems like hydrants, extinguishers, and sprinklers are evaluated against NBC 2016 standards and no additional requirements are found to be needed. Observations and recommendations to reduce fire risks are also provided.
PREVENT WORK-RELATED INJURIES
Behavior-based safety is based on the theory that most accidents at workplaces can be prevented with the right behavioral analysis and training. Minor errors and oversights are often left unreported and thus can lead to major accidents if the causes for the incidents are not addressed.
Improve employee safety with our presentation on Behavior-Based Safety:
http://www.presentationload.com/behavior-based-safety-powerpoint-template.html
The BBS approach examines which behaviors and organizational circumstances led to accidents. By knowing this, you can inform employees about safe behavior at the workplace and implement Behavior-Based Safety in your company.
This template not only contains images with background information on occupational safety, but also a series of graphs with statistics and figures on the subject as well as a useful icons toolbox.
Fire requires oxygen, heat, and fuel to burn. Removing or limiting one of these elements can extinguish a fire. Common fire extinguishing methods include cooling fires by removing heat with water, starving fires of oxygen through smothering techniques, and inhibiting chemical reactions through fire retardants. Proper use of fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and other protections can effectively combat fires and reduce risks.
The monthly safety report for the C270 HK biodiesel plant summarizes safety statistics, inspections, areas needing improvement, training, and promotions from September 2013. Man-hours worked increased to 812,094 while accumulated man-days lost grew to 1539. Weekly safety meetings were held with subcontractors and improvements were made to housekeeping, floor holes, and waste collection. Safety training included site inductions and toolbox talks on heat stroke prevention, ladder safety, and PPE use. Various safety advisories and communications were also circulated.
This document provides a master risk assessment for construction works at a mock-up building site. It identifies potential hazards, risks, and control measures across various areas including office safety, project security, and weather conditions. Specific risks addressed include slips/trips, manual handling injuries, electrical hazards, fire, stress from work environment/hours, and heat-related illnesses. Control measures involve following safe work practices, training, medical support, and allowing adequate rest breaks during peak summer temperatures. The risk assessment will be reviewed if conditions change.
This document discusses the duties and responsibilities of fire watches. It outlines key tasks for fire watches including monitoring hot work, recognizing fire signs, using appropriate protective equipment, extinguishing fires quickly, and focusing on areas needing fire watches. The document also provides figures illustrating fire watches in action keeping work areas damp, applying water, monitoring cutters, and communicating with work crews.
This document is a fire extinguisher inspection form to be completed twice weekly. It includes details of fire extinguishers such as their number, type, location, seal, lock, pin, pressure gauge, and discharge hose and nozzle. Inspectors check each fire extinguisher for cracks, breaks, seals and other defects, and note any required repairs or replacements in the remarks section. The inspection is reviewed and noted by safety and project management.
Respiratory Protection Training by Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Indus...Atlantic Training, LLC.
The document provides guidance on respiratory protection programs as required by OSHA. It discusses when respirators are necessary to protect worker health, including when exposure levels exceed limits. It describes different types of respirators and their uses. The key aspects of a written respiratory protection program are outlined, including hazard assessment, medical evaluation, fit testing, cleaning and maintenance procedures. Selection of respirators depends on the hazards present and their protection factors. The document provides details on proper use and inspection of respirators.
Respiratory Protection Refresher Training by WSU Tree Fruit Research & Extens...Atlantic Training, LLC.
This document provides an overview of a self-guided refresher class for respirator users. The class consists of powerpoint presentations on respiratory protection and respirator inspection, as well as a short online quiz. It reviews proper respirator selection, use, maintenance, and annual training requirements to ensure respirators fit correctly and are used properly.
This training document provides an overview of respiratory protection and respirators. It discusses why respirators are required in certain workplaces with airborne hazards, different types of hazards like gases, vapors and particles, and different types of respirators including air-purifying respirators with half or full facepieces, canister respirators, and powered air-purifying respirators. It also covers respirator certification, assigned protection factors for determining a respirator's level of protection, and the importance of selecting the proper respirator type based on the hazards present.
This document provides information on respirator fit testing conducted by Environmental Health & Safety at San Diego State University. It explains why respirators are needed to filter dust, particulates, chemicals and remove inhalation hazards. It also summarizes the different types of respiratory hazards, types of respirators, cartridges, limitations, inspection procedures, and maintenance requirements. Employees are instructed to contact EH&S if they have any questions about respirator needs.
This document summarizes a study evaluating respiratory protection programs and usage among healthcare workers in North Carolina hospitals. Key findings include:
- Healthcare workers reported difficulties wearing respirators, including problems breathing, discomfort, and communication barriers.
- Most hospitals had written respiratory protection programs, provided training, and required fit testing, but some healthcare workers reported gaps in these areas.
- When treating patients with suspected airborne infections like influenza or measles, the majority of hospitals required N95 respirators, though some still allowed surgical masks.
- Proper maintenance of respirators and supervision of correct usage varied between hospitals.
This document summarizes OSHA regulations regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) under Subpart I of the OSHA standards. It discusses requirements for employers to provide, use, maintain, and train employees on PPE to protect against workplace hazards. Specific PPE addressed includes eye and face protection, head protection, foot protection, hand protection, respiratory protection, and protective clothing. Medical evaluations are required for respirator use. Hazard assessments must be conducted to determine appropriate PPE for each job.
This document discusses personal protective equipment (PPE) regulations. It begins by providing statistics showing that many work-related injuries involve a lack of appropriate PPE. The regulations require employers to conduct a hazard assessment to determine necessary PPE for each job. Employers must provide required PPE and train workers on its proper use. Specific PPE standards address eye and face protection, respiratory protection, head protection, foot protection, hand protection, and hearing protection. Other regulations also apply to construction work and oil and gas industry guidance. The goal overall is to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses by ensuring appropriate PPE is used for all job hazards.
This document discusses slips, trips, and falls, including causes and prevention. It notes that slips, trips, and falls account for most general industry accidents and cause thousands of emergency room visits annually. Causes include unsafe conditions like clutter, spills, poor lighting, and unsafe behaviors like rushing or improper footwear. Prevention involves recognizing hazards, evaluating risks, and implementing controls. Controls include improving housekeeping, lighting, slip-resistant surfaces, training safe behaviors, and using handrails and fall protection equipment. The key messages are that slips, trips and falls are preventable, but it requires vigilance, planning safe work practices, and taking personal responsibility for safety.
This document provides information about personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. It discusses that employers must provide PPE to employees when hazards are present that could cause injury. The document outlines employer responsibilities to assess hazards, select appropriate PPE, provide training to employees, and maintain equipment. It then focuses on eye and face protection, describing common hazards, types of protective equipment like safety glasses and goggles, and proper use and fit. The goal is to educate about protecting eyes from workplace dangers.
Personal Protective Equipment in the Construction Industry Training by NMENVAtlantic Training, LLC.
This document outlines OSHA regulations for personal protective equipment in the construction industry. It discusses conducting hazard assessments to determine appropriate PPE, examples of PPE like hard hats and gloves, and specific standards for head, eye, foot, respiratory and other types of PPE. Employers must provide PPE and training, and ensure equipment like safety belts, lifelines, lanyards and safety nets meet OSHA design and usage requirements to protect workers from hazards at heights and in other situations.
Slips, trips, and falls are a major cause of workplace injuries. Proper prevention techniques include good housekeeping to clean spills and remove obstacles, using the right footwear for the environment, and being aware of behaviors like rushing or distractions that can lead to falls. Fall protection devices should be used for work at heights from ladders, platforms, or other elevated surfaces. Following safety practices and policies can significantly reduce injuries from slips, trips, and falls.
Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls in the Health Care Industry by GTRIAtlantic Training, LLC.
Slips, trips, and falls are a major cause of injuries among healthcare workers. Common causes include floor contaminants from water or other liquids, poor drainage, surface irregularities, and tripping hazards. Solutions involve implementing housekeeping procedures to keep floors dry and clear, maintaining good drainage, promptly addressing issues like warped flooring or damaged stairs, using non-slip footwear and flooring, and training workers on safety practices and proper equipment use. Regular inspections and reviewing incident data can help identify hazards and ensure safety protocols are followed to reduce injuries over time.
This document provides an overview of personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. It discusses that employers must provide PPE when workplace hazards cannot be controlled through engineering or administrative controls. The document outlines OSHA regulations on assessing hazards, selecting appropriate PPE, and training employees on proper use. It describes various types of PPE including eye, face, head, foot, hand, respiratory and fall protection. Employers must provide PPE and train employees on use, and employees must properly use PPE required for their job.
This document provides information on slip, trip, and fall hazards with a focus on ladder safety. It discusses OSHA's emphasis program on fall hazards from ladders and the importance of preventing slip, trip, and fall hazards. Specific tips are provided for ladder safety, including choosing the right ladder, setting it up at the proper angle, inspecting ladders for defects, climbing with three points of contact, and securing ladders on uneven or slippery surfaces. Maintaining proper lighting and housekeeping to prevent hazards on walking surfaces are also covered.
This document discusses preventing slips, trips, and falls in the workplace. It states that slips, trips, and falls account for over 20% of workplace injuries and 10% of fatal workplace injuries. Common causes include wet floors, loose objects, and unsafe behaviors. It provides tips for preventing slips on wet surfaces, preventing trips over loose objects or in poor lighting, and preventing falls from heights or unstable surfaces. The key messages are to stay alert of hazards, wear proper shoes, clean up spills, use equipment safely like ladders, and make safety a habit.
Personal Protective Equipment and Tool Safety Training by Elizabethtown KCTCSAtlantic Training, LLC.
This document provides an overview of personal protective equipment (PPE) and tool safety. It discusses the different types of PPE required in industrial settings like hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, foot protection, and respirators. It outlines the employer's responsibilities to provide appropriate PPE and training, and the employee's responsibilities to properly use and maintain issued PPE. The document also reviews common hand tools and power tools used in industrial work, safety hazards associated with each, and best practices to prevent injuries. It provides details on OSHA regulations regarding PPE and tool safety.
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1 Course Learning Outcomes for Unit VIII Upon complet.docxShiraPrater50
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Course Learning Outcomes for Unit VIII
Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:
7. Evaluate types of hazard controls.
7.1 Discuss the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for controlling occupational hazards.
Reading Assignment
To access the following resources click the links below:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (n.d.). Personal protective equipment. Retrieved from
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/personalprotectiveequipment
Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (1970). Occupational safety and health standards: Personal
protective equipment (Standard No. 1910.132). Retrieved from
https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=standards&p_id=9777
Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (1970). Occupational safety and health standards: Personal
protective equipment (Standard No. 1910.134). Retrieved from
https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_id=12716&p_table=STANDARDS
Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (1970). Occupational safety and health standards: Personal
protective equipment (Standard No. 1910.133). Retrieved from
https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9778&p_t
ext_version=FALSE
Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (1970). Occupational safety and health standards: Personal
protective equipment (Standard No. 1910.135). Retrieved from
https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9785
Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (1970). Safety and health regulations for contruction:
Personal protective and life saving equipment (Standard No. 1926.100). Retrieved from
https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10663
Course/Unit
Learning Outcomes
Learning Activity
7.1
Unit VIII Lesson
Article: “Personal protective equipment”
Article: “Occupational safety and health standards: Personal protective
equipment (Standard No. 1910.132)”
Article: “Occupational safety and health standards: Personal protective
equipment (Standard No. 1910.133)”
Article: “Occupational safety and health standards: Personal protective
equipment (Standard No. 1910.134)”
Article: “Occupational safety and health standards: Personal protective
equipment (Standard No. 1910.135)”
Article: “Safety and health regulations for contruction: Personal protective and
life saving equipment (Standard No. 1926.100)”
Unit VIII Essay
UNIT VIII STUDY GUIDE
Hazard Controls – Personal
Protective Equipment
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https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_id=12716&p_table=STANDARDS
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The document outlines the respiratory protection program for the 177th Fighter Wing. It discusses (1) the directives that outline the program requirements, (2) the elements required by OSHA including respirator selection, use, and medical requirements, (3) the responsibilities of bioenvironmental engineering, public health, supervisors, and individuals, and (4) the documentation required including training records and respirator selection worksheets.
Montana Department of Labor and Industry Personal Protective Equipment GuideWestern-Building-Center
This document provides guidelines for establishing a personal protective equipment (PPE) program as required by OSHA regulations. It outlines the general requirements for PPE use including hazard assessment, equipment selection, training, and proper use and care. Key steps for developing a PPE program are identified such as assigning responsibilities, conducting workplace hazard assessments, selecting appropriate PPE, providing training to employees, and maintaining records. Guidelines are provided for common types of PPE including eye and face protection, head protection, foot and leg protection, hand protection, and body protection. Requirements for PPE use in laboratory settings are also summarized.
This document provides instructions for operating a PremAire Cadet Escape open-circuit, pressure-demand self-contained breathing apparatus. It describes the key components of the respirator including the cylinder and valve assembly, attachment hose, second stage regulator, and available facepieces. It provides details on donning, use, maintenance and cleaning procedures to ensure proper operation. Safety warnings are included to alert users to important hazards.
Do you know if your facility needs a respiratory protection program? Once you have determined you need a program, do you know how to build an OSHA compliant respiratory program? In 2018, respiratory protection was the fourth most cited OSHA violation. Our expert will walk you through the nine key steps to building an OSHA compliant respiratory program.
Medical evaluation respiratory protection programladdha1962
This document outlines a standard operating procedure for a respiratory protection plan. It describes the purpose of conducting medical evaluations to determine an employee's ability to use a respirator. The objectives are to prevent occupational illness and injuries. The SOP applies to employees required to wear respirators during work and emergencies. Components include environmental monitoring, engineering controls, respirator selection, training, and medical examinations. Duties of the program administrator include hazard assessment, respirator selection, training, and record keeping.
The document discusses personal protective equipment requirements for employers in telecommunications. It begins by defining PPE and noting that PPE does not eliminate hazards, but rather provides protection against known hazards. The document emphasizes that PPE is the lowest level of the hazard control hierarchy. It then provides details on employer responsibilities to assess workplace hazards, select appropriate PPE, and train employees on proper PPE use. Specific standards and requirements are covered for various types of PPE including head, eye, hand, foot, body, respiratory, and hearing protection.
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This document discusses the intersection of workplace wellness and policy. It outlines how establishing policies can support a healthy workplace environment and successful wellness program. The HEAL model promotes nutrition, physical activity, breastfeeding, and stress reduction. Policies are more sustainable than practices or programs alone and should focus on areas like wellness, physical activity, nutrition standards, and mental wellness. Examples of effective policies provided include stretch breaks, healthy meetings guidelines, flexible work schedules, active transportation, and lactation accommodation. The presentation emphasizes gaining leadership support and using data to inform simple policies that make healthy choices easy.
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The document discusses various topics related to stress and worker safety. It defines stress and provides examples of both bad and good stressors. It also discusses daily stressors workers may face and various causes of stress. The document lists warning signs of stress, as well as checklists of potential stress symptoms. It covers the effects of stress, including burnout, and discusses studies that examined stressful occupations and common coping methods for dealing with stress. Finally, it proposes strategies for reducing stress, including stress management programs and developing a healthy lifestyle.
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This document summarizes updates to a workplace harassment policy and procedures based on Bill 132 legislation. It expands the definition of workplace harassment to include sexual harassment. It outlines new requirements for employers including developing a written policy in consultation with employees, conducting annual reviews, investigating all complaints, allowing external investigations, and informing parties of investigation outcomes. It discusses employee rights and duties such as reporting harassment and participating in investigations. It provides examples of harassment including yelling, threats, unwanted sexual advances, name calling and isolating behaviors.
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2. This program is intended to be a resource for instructors
of occupational safety and health and is not a substitute
for any of the provisions of the Occupational Safety and
Health Act of 1970 or for any standards issued by the
U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA).
OSHA’s Office of Training and Education wishes to
acknowledge 3M Occupational Health and Safety
Division, MSA, North Safety Products and TSI for
contributing some of the graphics used in this program.
Appearance of their products does not imply
endorsement by the U.S. Department of Labor.
3. Scope
General Industry (Part 1910),
Shipyards (Part 1915),
Marine Terminals (Part 1917),
Longshoring (Part 1918), and
Construction (Part 1926).
This standard applies to:
4. Organization of Standard
(a) Permissible practice
(b) Definitions
(c) Respirator program
(d) Selection of respirators
(e) Medical evaluation
(f) Fit testing
(g) Use of respirators
(h) Maintenance and care
(i) Breathing air quality and use
(j) Identification of filters,
cartridges, and canisters
(k) Training and information
(l) Program evaluation
(m)Recordkeeping
(n) Dates
(o) Appendices (mandatory)
A: Fit Testing Procedures
B-1: User Seal Checks
B-2: Cleaning Procedures
C: Medical Questionnaire
D: Information for Employees
Wearing Respirators When
Not Required Under the
Standard
5. Permissible Practice
The primary means to control occupational diseases caused by
breathing contaminated air is through the use of feasible
engineering controls, such as enclosures, confinement of
operations, ventilation, or substitution of less toxic materials
When effective engineering controls are not feasible, or while
they are being instituted, appropriate respirators shall be used
pursuant to this standard
Employer shall provide respirators, when necessary, which are
applicable and suitable for the purpose intended
Employer shall be responsible for establishment and
maintenance of a respirator program which includes the
requirements of paragraph (c), Respiratory protection program
6. Employee Exposure
Exposure to a concentration of an airborne
contaminant that would occur if the employee
were not using respiratory protection.
7. Respiratory Inlet Covering
That portion of a respirator that forms the protective barrier
between the user’s respiratory tract and an air-purifying
device or breathing air source, or both
May be a facepiece, helmet, hood, suit, or a mouthpiece
respirator with nose clamp
10. Filter
A component used in respirators to remove
solid or liquid aerosols from the inspired air.
Also called air purifying element.
11. Canister or Cartridge
A container with a filter, sorbent, or catalyst, or combination
of these items, which removes specific contaminants from
the air passed through the container.
12. Negative Pressure Respirator
A respirator in which the air pressure inside the
facepiece is negative during inhalation with respect
to the ambient air pressure outside the respirator.
13. Filtering Facepiece
(Dust Mask)
A negative pressure particulate respirator with a filter
as an integral part of the facepiece or with the entire
facepiece composed of the filtering medium.
14. Air-Purifying Respirator (APR)
A respirator with an air-purifying filter, cartridge, or
canister that removes specific air contaminants by
passing ambient air through the air-purifying element.
15. Positive Pressure Respirator
A respirator in which the pressure inside the
respiratory inlet covering exceeds the ambient
air pressure outside the respirator.
16. Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR)
An air-purifying respirator that uses a blower to force
the ambient air through air-purifying elements to the
inlet covering.
17. Atmosphere-Supplying Respirator
A respirator that supplies the user with breathing air from a
source independent of the ambient atmosphere
Includes supplied-air respirators (SARs) and self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA) units
18. Classes of Atmosphere-
Supplying Respirators
Continuous Flow. Provides a continuous flow of breathing
air to the respiratory inlet covering
Demand. Admits breathing air to the facepiece only when a
negative pressure is created inside the facepiece by
inhalation
Pressure Demand. Admits breathing air to the facepiece
when the positive pressure inside the facepiece is reduced
by inhalation
19. Supplied Air Respirator (SAR)
An atmosphere-supplying respirator for which the
source of breathing air is not designed to be carried
by the user. Also called airline respirator.
20. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
An atmosphere-supplying respirator for which the breathing
air source is designed to be carried by the user.
22. Respirator Program
Must develop a written program with worksite-specific
procedures when respirators are necessary or required by
the employer
Must update program as necessary to reflect changes in
workplace conditions that affect respirator use
Must designate a program administrator who is qualified by
appropriate training or experience to administer or oversee
the program and conduct the required program evaluations
Must provide respirators, training, and medical evaluations at
no cost to the employee
Note: OSHA has prepared a Small Entity Compliance Guide that
contains criteria for selection of a program administrator and a
sample program.
23. Respirator Program (cont’d)
Where Respirator Use is Not Required
Employer may provide respirators at employee’s request or
permit employees to use their own respirators, if employer
determines that such use in itself will not create a hazard
If voluntary use is permissible, employer must provide users
with the information contained in Appendix D
Must establish and implement those elements of a written
program necessary to ensure that employee is medically able
to use the respirator and that it is cleaned, stored, and
maintained so it does not present a health hazard to the user
Exception: Employers are not required to include in a written
program employees whose only use of respirators involves
voluntary use of filtering facepieces (dust masks).
24. Respirator Program Elements
1. Selection
2. Medical evaluation
3. Fit testing
4. Use
5. Maintenance and care
6. Breathing air quality and use
7. Training
8. Program evaluation
25. Selection of Respirators
Employer must select and provide an appropriate
respirator based on the respiratory hazards to which
the worker is exposed and workplace and user factors
that affect respirator performance and reliability.
26. Selection of Respirators (cont’d)
Select a NIOSH-certified respirator that shall be used in
compliance with the conditions of its certification
Identify and evaluate the respiratory hazards in the
workplace, including a reasonable estimate of employee
exposures and identification of the contaminant’s chemical
state and physical form
Where exposure cannot be identified or reasonably
estimated, the atmosphere shall be considered
Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH)
Select respirators from a sufficient number of models and
sizes so that the respirator is acceptable to, and correctly
fits, the user
27. Immediately Dangerous
to Life or Health (IDLH)
An atmosphere that poses an immediate threat to life,
would cause irreversible adverse health effects, or
would impair an individual’s ability to escape from a
dangerous atmosphere.
28. Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere
An atmosphere with an oxygen content below 19.5%
by volume
All oxygen deficient atmospheres are considered IDLH
29. Respirators for IDLH Atmospheres
Full Facepiece Pressure
Demand SCBA certified
by NIOSH for a minimum
service life of 30 minutes
Combination Full Facepiece
Pressure Demand SAR with
Auxiliary Self-Contained Air
Supply
30. Respirators for IDLH Atmospheres (cont’d)
Respirators provided only for escape from IDLH atmospheres
shall be NIOSH-certified for escape from the atmosphere in
which they will be used.
Exception: Employers may use any atmosphere-supplying
respirator, provided they can demonstrate, under all foreseeable
conditions, that oxygen levels in the work area can be maintained
within the ranges specified in Table II (i.e., between 19.5% and a
lower value that corresponds to an altitude-adjusted oxygen partial
pressure equivalent to 16% oxygen at sea level).
31. Assigned Protection Factor (APF)
The workplace level of respiratory protection that
a respirator or class of respirators is expected to
provide to employees when the employer
implements a continuing, effective respiratory
protection program as specified in this section.
32. Assigned Protection Factors (APF’s)
Must use the APF’s listed in Table 1 to
select a respirator that meets or
exceeds the required level of protection
When using a combination respirator
(e.g., airline with an air-purifying filter),
must ensure that the APF is
appropriate to the mode of operation
in which the respirator is being used
33. TABLE 1 – ASSIGNED PROTECTION FACTORS5
Respirator Type1, 2
Quarter Mask Half Mask Full Face Helmet/Hood Loose-Fitting
Air Purifying 5 3
10 50 ----------------- -----------------
PAPR -------------------- 50 1,000 4
25/1,000 25
SAR
Demand
Continuous Flow
Pressure Demand/
other (+) pressure
--------------------
--------------------
--------------------
10
50
50
50
1,000
1,000
---------------------
4
25/1,000
---------------------
--------------------
25
--------------------
SCBA
Demand
Pressure Demand/
other (+) pressure
--------------------
--------------------
10
------------------
50
10,000
50
10,000
---------------------
-------------------
1
May use respirators assigned for higher concentrations in lower concentrations or when required use is independent of concentration.
2
These APF’s are only effective when employer has a continuing, effective respirator program per 1910.134.
3
This APF category includes filtering facepieces and elastomeric facepieces.
4
Must have manufacturer test evidence to support an APF of 1,000 or else these respirators receive an APF of 25.
5
These APFs do not apply to escape-only respirators. Escape respirators must conform to 1910.134(d)(2)(ii) or OSHA’s substance specific
standards, if used with those substances.
34. Maximum Use Concentration (MUC)
• The maximum atmospheric concentration of a hazardous
substance from which an employee can be expected to be
protected when wearing a respirator, and is determined by the
assigned protection factor of the respirator or class of
respirators and the exposure limit of the hazardous substance
• MUC = APF x OSHA Exposure Limit1
1
When no OSHA exposure limit is available for a hazardous
substance, the employer must determine an MUC on the basis of
relevant available information and informed professional judgment.
35. Maximum Use Concentration (MUC)
Must select a respirator that maintains exposure to the
hazardous substance, when measured outside the
respirator, at or below the MUC
Must not apply MUCs to conditions that are IDLH; instead
must use respirators listed for IDLH conditions per
paragraph (d)(2)
When the calculated MUC exceeds the IDLH level for a
hazardous substance, or the performance limits of the
cartridge or canister, then employers must set the
maximum MUC at that lower limit
Must select a respirator appropriate for the chemical state
and physical form of the contaminant
36. Maximum Use Concentration
Example
What is the MUC for an employee wearing a half-mask
air purifying respirator (APF=10) in an atmosphere of
sulfur dioxide gas (PEL=5 ppm)?
MUC = APF x OSHA Exposure Limit
MUC = 10 x 5 ppm = 50 ppm
Note that this calculated value does not exceed the
IDLH level for sulfur dioxide (100 ppm), so that the
MUC for this example would be 50 ppm.
37. End-of-Service-Life Indicator (ESLI)
A system that warns the user of the approach of the end
of adequate respiratory protection; e.g., the sorbent is
approaching saturation or is no longer effective.
38. Respirators for Atmospheres Not IDLH
Gases and Vapors
Atmosphere-supplying respirator, or
Air-purifying respirator, provided that:
respirator is equipped with an end-of-service-life indicator
(ESLI) certified by NIOSH for the contaminant; or
if there is no ESLI appropriate for conditions in the workplace,
employer implements a change schedule for canisters and
cartridges based on objective information or data that will
ensure that they are changed before the end of their service life
employer must describe the information and data relied
upon and basis for the change schedule and reliance on the
data
39. NIOSH Respirator Certification Requirements
42 CFR Part 84
On July 10, 1995, 30 CFR 11 (“Part 11”) was replaced by
42 CFR 84 (“Part 84”)
Only certifications of nonpowered, air-purifying,
particulate-filter respirators are affected by this change
Remaining portions of Part 11 were incorporated into
Part 84 without change
40. Classes of Nonpowered Air-Purifying
Particulate Filters
Nine classes: three levels of filter efficiency, each
with three categories of resistance to filter efficiency
degradation due to the presence of oil aerosols
N R P
100 100 100
99 99 99
95 95 95
N for Not resistant to oil
R for Resistant to oil
P for oil Proof
41. Selection and Use
If no oil particles are present, use any series (N, R, or P)
If oil particles are present, use only R or P series
Follow the respirator filter manufacturer’s service-time-
limit recommendations
42. High Efficiency Filters
Filter that is at least 99.97% efficient
in removing monodisperse particles
of 0.3 micrometers in diameter.
(HEPA filter per NIOSH 30 CFR 11)
Equivalent NIOSH 42 CFR 84
particulate filters are the N100,
R100, and P100 filters.
43. Respirators for Atmospheres Not IDLH (cont’d)
Particulates
Atmosphere-supplying respirator; or
Air-purifying respirator equipped with HEPA filters certified
by NIOSH under 30 CFR Part 11 or with filters certified for
particulates under 42 CFR Part 84; or
Air-purifying respirator equipped with any filter certified
for particulates by NIOSH for contaminants consisting
primarily of particles with mass median aerodynamic
diameters of at least 2 micrometers
44. Physician or Other Licensed Health
Care Professional (PLHCP)
An individual whose legally permitted scope of practice
(i.e., license, registration, or certification) allows him/her
to independently provide, or be delegated the
responsibility to provide, some or all of the health care
services required by paragraph (e), Medical evaluation.
45. Medical Evaluation
Procedures
Must provide a medical evaluation to determine employee’s
ability to use a respirator, before fit testing and use
Must identify a PLHCP to perform medical evaluations
using a medical questionnaire or an initial medical
examination that obtains the same information
Medical evaluation must obtain the information requested
by the questionnaire in Sections 1 and 2, Part A of App. C
Follow-up medical examination is required for an employee
who gives a positive response to any question among
questions 1 through 8 in Section 2, Part A of App. C or
whose initial medical examination demonstrates the need
for a follow-up medical examination
46. Medical Evaluation
Additional Medical Evaluations
Annual review of medical status is not required
At a minimum, employer must provide additional medical
evaluations if:
Employee reports medical signs or symptoms related to the
ability to use a respirator
PLHCP, supervisor, or program administrator informs the
employer that an employee needs to be reevaluated
Information from the respirator program, including
observations made during fit testing and program evaluation,
indicates a need
Change occurs in workplace conditions that may substantially
increase the physiological burden on an employee
47. Fit Testing
Before an employee uses any respirator with a
negative or positive pressure tight-fitting facepiece,
the employee must be fit tested with the same make,
model, style, and size of respirator that will be used.
48. Qualitative Fit Test (QLFT)
A pass/fail fit test to assess the adequacy of respirator fit
that relies on the individual’s response to the test agent.
49. Quantitative Fit Test (QNFT)
An assessment of the adequacy of respirator fit by
numerically measuring the amount of leakage into
the respirator.
50. Fit Testing (cont’d)
Employees using tight-fitting facepiece respirators must
pass an appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or
quantitative fit test (QNFT):
prior to initial use,
whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style,
model or make) is used, and
at least annually thereafter
Must conduct an additional fit test whenever the employee
reports, or the employer or PLHCP makes visual
observations of, changes in the employee’s physical
condition (e.g., facial scarring, dental changes, cosmetic
surgery, or obvious change in body weight) that could
affect respirator fit
51. Fit Testing (cont’d)
The fit test must be administered using an OSHA-accepted
QLFT or QNFT protocol contained in Appendix A
QLFT Protocols:
Isoamyl acetate
Saccharin
Bitrex
Irritant smoke
QNFT Protocols:
Generated Aerosol (corn oil, salt, DEHP)
Condensation Nuclei Counter (PortaCount)
Controlled Negative Pressure (Dynatech FitTester 3000)
Controlled Negative Pressure (CNP) REDON
52. Fit Factor
A quantitative estimate of the fit of a particular respirator
to a specific individual, and typically estimates the ratio:
Concentration of a substance in ambient air
Concentration inside the respirator when worn
53. Fit Testing (cont’d)
QLFT may only be used to fit test negative pressure APRs
that must achieve a fit factor or 100 or less
If the fit factor is determined to be equal to or greater than
100 for tight-fitting half facepieces or equal to or greater
than 500 for tight-fitting full facepieces, the QNFT has been
passed with that respirator
54. Use of Respirators
Facepiece Seal Protection
Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces must not be worn
by employees who have facial hair or any condition that
interferes with the face-to-facepiece seal or valve function
Corrective glasses or goggles or other PPE must be worn
in a manner that does not interfere with the face-to-
facepiece seal
Employees wearing tight-fitting respirators must perform a
user seal check each time they put on the respirator
using the procedures in Appendix B-1 or equally effective
manufacturer’s procedures
55. User Seal Check
An action conducted by the respirator user to determine
if the respirator is properly seated to the face.
Positive Pressure Check Negative Pressure Check
56. Use of Respirators
Continuing Respirator Effectiveness
Maintain appropriate surveillance of work area conditions and
degree of exposure or stress; reevaluate the respirator’s
effectiveness when it may be affected by changes in these
Employees must leave the respirator use area:
to wash their faces and respirator facepieces as necessary
if they detect vapor or gas breakthrough, changes in
breathing resistance, or leakage of the facepiece
to replace the respirator or filter, cartridge, or canister
If employee detects vapor or gas breakthrough, changes in
breathing resistance, or leakage of the facepiece, employer
must replace or repair the respirator before allowing
employee to return to the work area
57. Use of Respirators
Procedures for IDLH Atmospheres
One employee or, when needed, more than one employee
must be located outside the IDLH atmosphere
Visual, voice, or signal line communication must be
maintained between employees inside and outside
Employees located outside must be trained and equipped
to provide effective emergency rescue
Employer or authorized designee must be notified before
any employee outside the IDLH atmosphere enters to
provide emergency rescue
Employer or authorized designee, once notified, must
provide necessary assistance appropriate to the situation
58. Use of Respirators
Procedures for IDLH Atmospheres (cont’d)
Employees located outside the IDLH atmosphere must be
equipped with:
a pressure demand or other positive pressure SCBA or
SAR with auxiliary SCBA; and either
appropriate retrieval equipment for removing employees
who enter, where retrieval equipment would contribute to
the rescue of employees and would not increase the
overall risk resulting from entry; or
equivalent means for rescue where retrieval equipment is
not required per above
59. Use of Respirators
Procedures for Interior Structural Firefighting
At least two employees must enter and remain in visual or
voice contact with one another at all times
At least two employees must be located outside
All employees engaged in interior structural firefighting must
use SCBAs
One employee located outside may be assigned an additional
role (e.g., incident commander), so long as this doesn’t
interfere with their assistance or rescue activities
This standard does not preclude firefighters from performing
emergency rescue before an entire team has assembled
In addition to the procedures for respirator use in IDLH
atmospheres, in interior structural fires:
60. Maintenance and Care
Provide each user with a respirator that is
clean, sanitary and in good working order
Use procedures in Appendix B-2 or
equivalent manufacturer’s recommendations
Clean and disinfect at the following intervals:
as often as necessary when issued for
exclusive use
before being worn by different individuals when issued to
more than one employee
after each use for emergency respirators and those used
in fit testing and training
61. Breathing Air Quality and Use
Compressed breathing air must meet at least the
requirements for Type 1 - Grade D breathing air described
in ANSI/CGA G-7.1-1989:
Oxygen content (v/v) of 19.5 - 23.5%
Hydrocarbon (condensed) content of 5 milligrams per
cubic meter (mg/m3
) of air or less
CO content of 10 parts per million (ppm) or less
CO2 content of 1,000 ppm or less
Lack of noticeable odor
Compressors supplying breathing air to respirators must be
equipped with suitable in-line air-purifying sorbent beds and
filters that are maintained and replaced or refurbished per
manufacturer’s instructions
62. Breathing Air Quality and Use (cont’d)
For compressors not oil lubricated, CO levels in the
breathing air must not exceed 10 ppm
For oil-lubricated compressors, a high-temperature or
CO alarm, or both, must be used to monitor CO levels
if only high-temperature alarms are used, the air
supply must be monitored at sufficient intervals to
prevent CO levels from exceeding 10 ppm
63. Identification of Filters,
Cartridges, and Canisters
All filters, cartridges and canisters
used in the workplace must be labeled
and color coded with the NIOSH
approval label
The label must not be removed and must remain legible
“TC number” is no longer on cartridges or filters (Part 84)
Marked with “NIOSH”, manufacturer’s name and part
number, and an abbreviation to indicate cartridge or filter
type (e.g., N95, P100, etc.)
Matrix approval label supplied, usually as insert in box
65. Training and Information
Employees who are required to use respirators must be
trained such that they can demonstrate knowledge of at least:
why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, use,
or maintenance can compromise its protective effect
limitations and capabilities of the respirator
effective use in emergency situations
how to inspect, put on and remove, use and check the
seals
maintenance and storage
recognition of medical signs and symptoms that may limit
or prevent effective use
general requirements of this standard
66. Training and Information (cont’d)
Training must be provided prior to use, unless acceptable
training has been provided by another employer within the
past 12 months
Retraining is required annually, and when:
changes in the workplace or type of respirator render
previous training obsolete
there are inadequacies in the employee’s knowledge or
use
any other situation arises in which retraining appears
necessary
The basic advisory information in Appendix D must be
provided to employees who wear respirators when use is not
required by this standard or by the employer
67. Program Evaluation
Must conduct evaluations of the workplace as necessary to
ensure effective implementation of the program
Must regularly consult employees required to use
respirators to assess their views on program effectiveness
and to identify and correct any problems
factors to be assessed include, but are not limited to:
respirator fit (including effect on workplace
performance)
appropriate selection
proper use
proper maintenance
68. Recordkeeping
Records of medical evaluations must be retained and
made available per 29 CFR 1910.1020
A record of fit tests must be established and retained until
the next fit test is administered
A written copy of the current program must be retained
Written materials required to be retained must be made
available upon request to affected employees and OSHA
Editor's Notes
The old Part 11 respirator certification regulation was promulgated in 1972. Some of the particulate filter certification tests dated from Bureau of Mines procedures during the 1930s and were never significantly updated. New research, testing, and manufacturing technology have made the particulate filter certification procedures in Part 11 outdated.
NIOSH established the Part 84 test criteria to simulate worst-case respirator use. The Part 84 testing requirements for particulate filters are much more demanding than the old Part 11 tests, and they provide much better evidence of the filter’s ability to remove airborne particles.
NIOSH encourages users to discontinue the use of particulate respirators certified under 30 CFR Part 11 and switch to particulate respirators certified under 42 CFR Part 84.
- While Part 11 classifications were substance-specific (dust, fume, mist, etc.), Part 84 classifies particulate filters by efficiency and performance characteristics against non-oil and oil-containing hazards.
- There are nine classes of filters (three levels of filter efficiency, each with three categories of resistance to filter efficiency degradation).
- Levels of filter efficiency are 95%, 99%, and 99.97%.
- Categories of resistance to filter efficiency degradation are labeled N, R, and P.
- Use of the filter will be clearly marked on the filter, filter package, or respirator box (e.g., N95 means N-series filter at least 95% efficient).
NIOSH no longer uses the term “HEPA filter” in its new respirator certification standard (42 CFR 84). However, OSHA has retained this definition because it is used in many of the existing substance-specific standards. When HEPA filters are required by an OSHA standard, N100, R100, and P100 filters can be used to replace them.