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Respiratory Protection Standard 29 CFR 1910.134

29 CFR 1926.103

Dates

• EFFECTIVE DATE: APRIL 8, 1998 • COMPLIANCE DATES: Paragraph (a) September 8, 1998 Paragraph (b-o) October 5, 199 8

New Requirements

• Program Administrator • Mandatory Medical Questionnaire • Fit Testing Protocols Specified • Fit Testing and Training Annually

New Requirements

• More Detailed Written Procedures • Change Schedule for Cartridges Used for Gas and Vapors • Breathing Air Quality Specified in More Detail - Moisture Content etc..

Applicability

• Respirator Use Required If PEL Exceeded • If Employer Requires Respirator Use Below PEL • Voluntary Use Below PEL

Written Program

• • • • • Procedures for Selecting Respirators Medical Evaluation Fit Testing Procedures Procedures for Use of Respirators Procedures and Schedules for Respirator Maintenance (cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding)

Written Program

• • • Procedures to Ensure Adequate Air Quality Quantity, and flow of Breathing Air Training Employees on Respiratory Hazards, Proper Use, Limitations and Maintenance Procedures for Evaluating Program Effectiveness

Respiratory Selection

• • • Requires use of NIOSH approved respirators Provides general guidance for selection Must select respirators from a sufficient number of models and sizes so it fits correctly

Respiratory Selection

• Non IDLH gases and vapors – atmosphere supplying or – air purifying respirator with ESLI or change schedule • Particulates – filter certified under 42 CFR 84

Respiratory Selection

• Respirators for IDLH – A full face pressure demand 30 minute SCBA – Combination full face pressure demand airline/SCBA • All Ox. deficient atmospheres are IDLH • See Table II for exceptions at altitude • Unknown atmosphere IDLH

Medical Evaluation

• • • • Required prior to fit test Must be performed by a PLHCP using a medical questionnaire or exam Appendix C - Medical Questionnaire Follow up exam if positive answer - any tests or procedures determined by PLHCP

Medical Evaluation

• • Provide written procedures, respirator weight, duration and frequency of use, physical effort required, temperature and humidity to PLHCP Written report provided to employer and employee

Medical Evaluation

• Additional medical evaluation required: – employee report – PLHCP, supervisor or program administrator specifies – observations during fit testing or program observation – change occurs in workplace

Fit Testing

• Required prior to initial use – Whenever a different respirator is used – Annual requirement – Change in employee physical condition • Required for all tight fitting respirators • Follow OSHA Protocol in Standard

Fit Testing

• Qualitative - If FF required less than or equal to 100 • Quantitative - If FF required more than 100 • Quantitative FF Pass – 100 for half face piece – 500 for full face piece

Use Of Respirators

• Prohibits facial hair at the sealing surface or that interferes with valve function • Must conduct a user seal check before each use – Procedures in Appendix B – Procedures as recommended by manufacturer that the employer demonstrates as effective

Use Of Respirators

• Allows employees to leave the respirator use area: – to wash face / face piece to prevent skin irritation – if break through, changes in resistance, or face piece leakage – to replace respirator air purifying element

Maintenance

• Cleaning and disinfecting must use procedures in Appendix B or equivalent provided by manufacturer • Recharge cylinders when pressure below 90%

Breathing Air

• • • • oxygen - 19.5-23.5% hydrocarbons - 5mg/m3 carbon monoxide less than or equal to 10 ppm carbon dioxide less than or equal to 1000 ppm

Breathing Air

• • • Compressor air moisture - dew point at least 10 F below ambient temperature Cylinder air moisture - dew point less than or equal to -50 F Alarms for oil lubricated compressor - if no CO alarm, (high temperature alarm only) air must be monitored and not exceed 10 ppm

Training

• Required: – Prior to initial use – Annually – Changes in workplace or respirator type • Employee must be able to demonstrate knowledge: – Why respirator is necessary – Limitations and capabilities of respirator

Training

– How to use the respirator properly – How to inspect, put on, use, check seal – Respirator maintenance and storage – Medical signs and symptoms that may limit the use of a respirator – General requirement of 1910.134

• Voluntary use - train on Appendix D

Program Evaluation

• Needed to ensure program is properly implemented • Employees are to be consulted regularly to assess their views and identify problems