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ABDOO108924 Respiratory Protection Program Georgia Gulf Corp. Aberdeen, MS ABDOO108925 Respiratory Protection Training Explain why respirators are necessary, respiratory hazards Capabilities/limitation of respirators used in the plant Proper selection and safe operation Inspection, maintenance, storage, and fit testing ABDOO108926 Respiratory Hazards Hazards present during work in the plant that may require the use of respirators: - Vinyl Chloride - Lead - Dusts (e.g. PVC resin, compound raw materials) - Oxygen Deficiency - Chlorine, others A B D 0 0 108927 Respiratory Protection for Vinyl Chloride 1 ppm to 1000 ppm - MSA Ultravue Full Face (air line) Unknown, or greater than 1000 ppm - Scott Air Pak (SCBA) Emergency or Leak Response - Scott Air Pak A B D 0 0 108928 Respirator Types Air Purifying - provides the wearer with filtered air from the immediate area - examples: 3M 6000 series, dust masks Supplied Air - provides wearer with breathable air from other than the immediate area - examples: MSA Ultravue, Scott Air Pak ABDOO108929 Donning Before wearing any of the respirators used in the plant, the following should be done: Inspect respirator for proper working order (all parts, straps, valves) Make sure respirator is clean If problem(s) exist, remove from service (Contact Safety Dept, and Supervisor) ABDOO108930 Negative and Positive Pressure Fit Test Immediately after donning respirators these fit tests should be performed: Negative Pressure Fit Test - block air inlet, inhalation valve - inhale: mask should evenly collapse around face with no air leaks Positive Pressure Fit Test - block air outlet, exhalation valve - exhale: mask should be forced away from face evenly ABDOO108931 Donning MSA Ultravue Check breathing air source Place chin in "chin cup" Pull straps over head Tighten straps (1. Side 2. Temple 3. Top) Perform positive, negative pressure fit test Connect air line to breathing air source ABDOO108932 Donning Scott Air Pak Check air bottle for air level Open air bottle valve Pull straps over shoulder and tighten Fasten belt and tighten Check shoulder gauge to verify air level Put on Scott mask (tighten straps, positive negative pressure fit test) Connect regulator to mask (red bleeder valve facing up, turn clockwise) A B D 0 0 108933 Donning 3M 6000 series Check for proper filter and connection Connect bottom strap around neck Place chin in "chin cup" Pull top strap over head (tighten straps to fit) Perform positive, negative pressure fit test ABDOO108934 Safe Operation Supplied Air Respirators - Verify adequate air supply is available - If lack of breathing air or difficulty breathing, remove respirator and leave area immediately Air Purifying Respirators - Use correct filter/cartridge - Know the warning signs of exposure to contaminants - Never use in Oxygen deficient atmosphere - Cannot be used in extremely high concentration ABDOO108935 Cleaning and Storage Cleaning - Use PPE cleaning wipes after each use - Inspect for damage (rubber degradation) Storage - once clean, face pieces should be kept inside plastic bags (found in storeroom free bin area) - keep out of weather Fit Testing Conducted annually for all respirator wearers Makes sure the respirator is providing the proper amount of protection May 2001 A B D 0 0 108936 Respiratory Protection for Lead Lead - 3M 6000 series (half-face) with 2091 HEPA filters (pink) - MSA Ultravue with HEPA filter attachment (attachment found in storeroom) A B D 0 0 108937