Respirator Use Respirator Use Company Harlan McPhee North McPhee South Powerhawke Ravex Richards Company Using the Form Job Name * Job Name and/or Number Date * Respirator Use Whenever possible, exposure to contaminants (i.e. welding fumes, dust, silica, painting fumes) will be eliminated by engineering controls. A few examples of engineering controls are: • The use of smoke eaters while welding • Shrouded tools • Constant supply of water to suppress dust When engineering controls are not adequate, proper respiratory protection may be utilized to limit employee exposure. When determining proper controls for a hazard always consider OSHA’s hierarchy of controls: 1. Elimination/substitution: Eliminate the hazard altogether by preventing exposure to the hazard or reduce risk by substituting a material with a less hazardous material. 2. Engineering controls: This includes isolation, ventilation, equipment modification, etc. 3. Administrative and work practice controls: This includes job rotation, warning signs/barricaded work areas, etc. 4. Personal Protective Equipment: This is your last line of defense. PPE includes respirators, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, fall protection, etc. If wearing a respirator, it is OSHA and Phalcon’s policy are that the following will be done before issuing a respirator: • A medical questionnaire will be completed by the worker and reviewed by a Doctor. • Annual fit testing will be conducted to determine the correct size and model of respirator for each individual employee. • A review of proper storage, maintenance, cartridge selection, and cartridge change schedule will be reviewed with each employee. • An Initial and Annual Respiratory Protection Training will be attended and documented. • At no time are employees permitted to purchase or bring in their own tight-fitting respirator without approval from the Safety Department. Care and Storage of Respiratory Equipment Respirators shall be regularly cleaned and disinfected. A mild dish detergent such as dawn dish soap can be used to clean your respirators and respirators can be hung to airdry. Respirators used routinely shall be inspected during cleaning. Worn or deteriorated parts shall be replaced. When employees are issued a respirator, they will also be issued a storage bag. When your respirator is not being used it must be stored in the bag and sealed. This includes when on break, going to the restroom, etc. Facial Hair and Respirators It is critical to your personal health and wellbeing to ensure that you have a proper seal when wearing a respirator for protection. This means that you shall be clean shaven while wearing a tight-fitting respirator. Beards, sideburns, and stubble prevent a good seal and are not permitted with respirator use. Additional Comments Trainer * Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Picture Upload Drop a file here or click to upload Choose File Maximum upload size: 52.43MB reCAPTCHA If you are human, leave this field blank. Submit Δ
