Medical Evaluation Fit-Testing Procedures Maintenance and Care.

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Respiratory Protection29 CFR 1910.134

Respiratory Program Main Points

Medical Evaluation Fit-Testing Procedures Maintenance and Care

Introduction

To protect all employees from Respiratory hazards

29 CFR 1910.134 Veolia Environmental Services Policy NIOSH standards

Medical Evaluation

Prior to being issued a respirator Conducted by a professional medical

doctor Examination is kept confidentially Duration and frequency of respirator

use Any limitations on respirator use Medical evaluation kept on file

Fit Testing

Must pass a fit test prior to wearing respirator

Qualitative fit test for half face respirator

Quantitative fit test for full face respirator

Issuance form must be filled out Positive and Negative fit-check

Maintenance and Care

Visual inspect respirator prior to use Cleaned after each use Stored in a clean and sanitary location Repairs are made according to

manufacture

Conclusion

Any Question?

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