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Respiratory Protection Respiratory Protection ProgramProgram
City of Los AngelesPersonnel Department
Presented by: Zuhdy Youssef, MS, CIH, CSP Senior Industrial Hygienist
Introduction Introduction
Cal/OSHA RegulationsWritten Program & DocumentationProgram Administrator
RespiratorsRespirators
Approval:NIOSH National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health
Regulations:Federal CFR 1910.134State Cal/OSHA Title 8, Sec. 5144Website www.dir.ca.gov/title8/5144.html
Program Elements Program Elements
1. Exposure Assessment2. Hazard Control3. Selection, Fitting, & Training4. Sanitization & Care5. Storage6. Medical Evaluation
Storage
Medicalevaluation
Care
Assess- ment
Control
Fitting
Exposure AssessmentExposure AssessmentMSDS ReviewEmployees AwarenessMonitoring Personal Sampling
Area Sampling
Type of Contamination Duration of ExposureConsult Industrial Hygiene Unit
(213) 473-7097 Dru Ross
Hazard ControlHazard Control
Engineering ControlLocal Exhaust SystemGeneral Dilution Ventilation
Administrative ControlSubstitutionReduce Exposure TimeIsolation of HazardMinimize Number of Employees ExposedChange of Process
Personal Protective EquipmentRespirators, Face Shield, Gloves, …etc.
Selection, Fitting, & TrainingSelection, Fitting, & Training
SelectionAir Purifying Respirators
Mechanical FiltersChemical CartridgesPowered Air Purifying Respirator
Atmosphere Supplying RespiratorSupply Air-LineSelf-Contained Breathing Apparatus
(SCBA)
Selection, Fitting, & TrainingSelection, Fitting, & TrainingAir Purifying Respirator Types:Air Purifying Respirator Types:
Mechanical Filter Chemical Cartridges
Powered Air Purifying Respirator
Selection, Fitting, & TrainingSelection, Fitting, & TrainingAtmosphere Supplying Respirator Types:Atmosphere Supplying Respirator Types:
Supply Air-Line Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Selection, Fitting, & TrainingSelection, Fitting, & Training
Criteria for SelectionNature of HazardCharacteristic of The Hazardous OperationLocation of Hazardous AreaTime Respirator Protection May Be RequiredActivity of WorkersLimitation of Respirator TypesRespirator Fit Factors
Color Code of Cartridges & Gas Masks
Selection, Fitting, & TrainingSelection, Fitting, & TrainingCartridges Color Code & Gas Masks
Some Common Cartridge Color Coded
Color Cartridge Use Guide
Acid - AG
Organic Vapor - OV
Acid, Gas and Organic Vapor - AG / OV
Ammonia and Methylamine
Formaldehyde and certain OV
Radioactive material - P100
Multi-Gas and certain OV
Mercury Vapor or Certain Chlorine Gas
Selection, Fitting, & TrainingSelection, Fitting, & TrainingProtection factor
Air Purifying Respirator P. F.Single Use Dust Mask 5Half-Mask Dust Respirator 10Full-Face “HEPA” Mask 50Powered High Efficiency 1,000Gas & Vapor Half-Mask 10Gas & Vapor Full-Face Piece 50
Atmosphere SupplyingSupplied Air-Line 10-2,000SCBA 50-10,000
P. F. = Contamin. Conc. In Ambient Air Contamin. Conc. Inside the Mask
Selection, Fitting, & TrainingSelection, Fitting, & Training Respirator Fit Test
Positive/Negative Pressure CheckQualitative Fit TestsQuantitative Fit Tests
TrainingRespiratory HazardRespiratory SelectionFunctions, Capabilities, & LimitationsProper Wearing of RespiratorsRespirator Maintenance, Cleaning, & StorageEmergency Situations
Sanitization & CareSanitization & Care
All RespiratorsBefore And After Each Use
Emergency Respirators & SCBAAt Least Monthly
Cleaning Procedures
StorageStorage
Store Respirator Properly
Storage Cabinets Should Be Clearly Marked
Medical EvaluationMedical Evaluation
Questionnaire or Initial Evaluation
Follow-Up Evaluation