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Monsmb "\ rQM --*i<*m . Tony Ozarchuk - Texas City, Texas TI July 29, 1968 Mtmjtcr 4irfCNCi Inspection Sheets -- Inspection of Safety Equipment TO : C. L. Gilmore r Canister and Bottled Air Type Gas Masks These masks are thoroughly Inspected semiannually and maintained in all units of the plant In cases sealed with lead wire seals. An inspection card is mounted In the sealed case which shows the date of Inspection and the signature of the inspector making the inspection. In the event a seal is broken inadvertently or Intentionally, the gas mask is taken to the Safety Supply room for a thorough check and inspection before being replaced In the unit. After a gas mask is used, it is thoroughly washed and sterilized, any worn parts are replaced and thoroughly checked before being placed in the unit. In all cases whenever a seal Is broken on a gas mask case, the mask is thoroughly checked and the information as to date of Inspection and by whom is placed on the record card before the case Is resealed. Airline Respirators These masks are used primarily in Departments 18, VCM, and 31. A supply of this type mask Is maintained in special cabinets in these units and as these respirators are used, they are placed In a used mask container in the unit. These respirators are picked up by the Safety Inspector, taken to Safety Supply; and are washed, sterilized, and inspected for worn or damaged parts. The final Inspection on this type mask is made by the Safety inspector prior to being placed in sealed plastic bags and delivered back to the unit's gas mask cabinet. HCN Sample Masks These masks are used in Departments 19 8s 20 and the same procedures are followed as with the airline respirators. Safety Showers and Eye Baths Visual inspection of safety showers and eye baths are made by the Safety Inspectors on trips to their inspection units to make atmospheric tests and in conjunction with their safety sampling program and other area visits. 0073688 PST RSV0033465