IMPLEMENT A RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM1 |
Assures respirators are protecting workers from inhalation hazards
Assures workers are physically capable of wearing a respirator
Complies with OSHA standard |
Has the shop implemented a respiratory protection program? Yes No
Comments:__________________________________________________ |
OK |
Needs Work |
N/A |
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Implementation Notes |
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Develop a written program |
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Use NIOSH-certified respirators that
provide an appropriate level of
protection for each task |
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Provide medical surveillance to
workers using respirators |
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Provide respirator training |
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Perform annual fit-testing (tight-fitting
facepiece respirators only) |
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Ensure workers do not have facial hair
that interferes with respirator seal
(tight-fitting facepiece respirators
only) |
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Implement an appropriate filter
change-out schedule for all APRs
worn at the shop |
IMPLEMENT A HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM1 |
Gives workers the information they need to protect themselves
Gives shops owners better control of their chemical inventories
Allows shops owners to make more informed decisions about the chemicals used in the shop
Complies with OSHA standard |
Has the shop implemented a hazard communication program? Yes No
Comments:________________________________________________ |
OK |
Needs Work |
N/A |
Element |
Implementation Notes |
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Develop a written program |
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Obtain copies of MSDSs for all
hazardous chemicals in the shop |
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Make all MSDSs available to shop
workers |
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Train workers on hazards of chemicals
they use |
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Do not use solvents/thinners to wash
hands |