TABLE OF CONTENTS

RESPIRATOR MANAGEMENT

WRITTEN PROGRAM

(Note: The numbers in the Table of Contents Correspond to the Page Numbers in the Actual Document)

RESPIRATOR MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 1

INTRODUCTION 1

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES 2

PROCEDURES FOR SELECTING RESPIRATORS FOR USE IN THE WORKPLACE 2

MEDICAL EVALUATIONS OF EMPLOYEES REQUIRED TO USE RESPIRATORS 5

FIT TESTING PROCEDURES FOR TIGHT-FITTING RESPIRATORS 6

PROCEDURES FOR PROPER USE OF RESPIRATORS IN ROUTINE AND REASONABLY FORESEEABLE EMERGENCY SITUATIONS 8

Face Seal Protection 8

Continuing Respirator Effectiveness 8

Procedures for IDLH atmospheres 9

PROCEDURES AND SCHEDULES FOR CLEANING, DISINFECTING, STORING, INSPECTING, REPAIRING, DISCARDING, AND OTHERWISE MAINTAINING RESPIRATORS 9

Cleaning and Disinfection 9

Procedure for Washing and Sanitizing Respirators 10

Storage of Respirators 10

Inspection of Respirators 11

PROCEDURES TO ENSURE ADEQUATE AIR QUALITY, QUANTITY, AND FLOW OF BREATING AIR FOR ATMOSPHERE-SUPPLYING RESPIRATORS 12

TRAINING OF EMPLOYEES IN THE RESPIRATORY HAZARDS TO WHICH THEY ARE POTENTIALLY EXPOSED DURING ROUTINE AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS 12

Protection Against Chemical Exposure 12

TRAINING OF EMPLOYEES IN THE PROPER USE OF RESPIRATORS, INCLUDING PUTTING ON AND REMOVING THEM, ANY LIMITATIONS ON THEIR USE, AND THEIR MAINTENANCE 14

PROCEDURES FOR REGULARLY EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROGRAM 14

WHERE RESPIRATOR USE IS NOT REQUIRED 16

THE EMPLOYER SHALL DESIGNATE A PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR WHO IS QUALIFIED BY APPROPRIATE TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE THAT IS COMMENSURATE WITH THE COMPLEXITY OF THE PROGRAM TO ADMINISTER OR OVERSEE THE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM AND CONDUCT THE REQUIRED EVALUATIONS OF PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS. 16

THE EMPLOYER SHALL PROVIDE RESPIRATORS, TRAINING, AND MEDICAL EVALUATIONS AT NO COST TO THE EMPLOYEE. 17

APPENDIX A: NIOSH RESPIRATOR DECISION LOGIC 18

APPENDIX B: ANSI Z88.2 - 1969 "RESPIRATOR SELECTION & USE 19

APPENDIX C: RESPIRATOR MANAGEMENT FORM 20

APPENDIX D: MEDICAL EVALUATION 22

APPENDIX E: INFORMATION TO PROVIDE TO PHYSICIANS and LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS 28

APPENDIX F: FORM FOR PHYSICIANS and LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO COMPLETE FOLLOWING MEDICAL ASSESSMENT 30

APPENDIX G: FIT TEST PROCEDURES 31

APPENDIX H: RESPIRATOR PROGRAM CHECK LIST 32

APPENDIX I INFORMATION FOR PERSONS WHO CHOOSE TO USE A RESPIRATOR WHEN NOT REQUIRED TO DO SO 36

APPENDIX J: 29 CFR 1910.134 - 1998 38