Fire Department Respirator Guidelines
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Fire Department Respirator Guidelines

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How long must records of medical evaluations and fit testing results be retained?

  • Until the employee is no longer required to wear a respirator
  • For at least 5 years (correct)
  • For the duration of the employee's tenure
  • For at least 3 years

    • What is the primary purpose of consulting employees on respirator use?

  • To discipline employees who fail to wear respirators properly
  • To determine the most cost-effective respirator option
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the respirator program (correct)
  • To ensure compliance with OSHA regulations

    • What document must be made available to affected employees and the Administration or designee for examination and copying?

  • Employee training records
  • Fit testing results
  • The written respiratory protection program (correct)
  • Medical evaluation records

    • What is an important factor to consider when selecting a respirator for an employee?

    <p>The appropriate respirator selection for the hazards the employee is exposed to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of conducting evaluations of the workplace?

    <p>To ensure the respirator program is effective and respirators are being worn properly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect of proper respirator use?

    <p>Properly maintaining the respirator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of the Respirator Guidelines?

    <p>To prevent atmospheric contamination from harmful substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach is preferred when feasible, prior to utilizing respirators?

    <p>Accepted engineering control measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for overseeing the Respirator Program?

    <p>The designated Safety Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should respirators be used according to the guidelines?

    <p>During activities specified for their use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What date is set for the re-evaluation of the Respirator Guidelines?

    <p>January 1, 2024</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be adhered to while using respirators according to the guidelines?

    <p>Manufacturers' specifications and program elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do accepted engineering controls include?

    <p>General and local ventilation systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a necessary action when engineering controls are not feasible?

    <p>Use appropriate respiratory protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component that should be inspected during a monthly respirator inspection?

    <p>Air cylinders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum pressure at which air or oxygen cylinders must be refilled?

    <p>90% of manufacturer's recommended pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components can ONLY be adjusted and repaired by the manufacturer or a manufacturer-trained technician?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of compressed air must be used for respirators, according to the text?

    <p>Type 1-Grade D breathing air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the inspection of elastomeric parts is TRUE?

    <p>Elastomeric parts should be inspected for pliability and signs of deterioration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content, which of the following is NOT a requirement for respirators that fail an inspection?

    <p>The respirator should be repaired by an unqualified person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum frequency of inspection for all emergency respirators?

    <p>Monthly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the inspection of SCBA and SAR units is TRUE?

    <p>SCBA and SAR units must be inspected monthly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances are additional fit tests required for employees wearing respirators?

    <p>Both b and c</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must happen if an employee develops an unacceptable respirator fit after passing a QLFT or QNFT?

    <p>The employee must be given a reasonable opportunity to select a different respirator and to be retested.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following fit test methods is only applicable to negative pressure air-purifying respirators with a fit factor of 100 or less?

    <p>QLFT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of respirator requires a QNFT for tight-fitting half-face pieces with a fit factor equal to or greater than 100?

    <p>Negative pressure air-purifying respirators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How must atmosphere-supplying and powered air-purifying respirators be fit-tested?

    <p>Using QLFT in the negative pressure mode or QNFT by modifying the face piece to allow for sampling inside the breathing zone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum fit factor required for a tight-fitting full-face piece to be fit-tested using QNFT?

    <p>500</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a permissible condition for wearing a tight-fitting face piece?

    <p>The employee is experiencing a cold with a runny nose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of modifying the face piece for QNFT on atmosphere-supplying and powered air-purifying respirators?

    <p>To allow for sampling inside the face piece in the breathing zone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following must be part of a respiratory protection program for employees using respirators?

    <p>Medical evaluations and training provided at no cost.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the employee's exposure to respiratory hazards cannot be reasonably estimated?

    <p>Consider the atmosphere to be immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of respirator is required for IDLH atmospheres?

    <p>Full face piece pressure demand self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When selecting respirators for non-IDLH atmospheres, which of the following considerations is necessary?

    <p>They must comply with OSHA statutory and regulatory requirements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary if air-purifying respirators are used in the workplace?

    <p>The use of a filter change schedule or an end-of-service-life indicator (ESLI).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which criteria must be evaluated when selecting respirators based on respiratory hazards?

    <p>Identification and evaluation of respiratory hazards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which situations must respiratory protection be provided to employees?

    <p>In all situations involving exposure to respiratory hazards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical component in the selection of respirators to ensure proper fit?

    <p>Select respirators of sufficient models and sizes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Purpose and Objectives

    • Control occupational diseases caused by breathing contaminated air
    • Primary objectives: prevent atmospheric contamination
    • Use accepted engineering control measures (enclosure, ventilation, substitution of less toxic materials)

    Policy

    • Use respirators when engineering controls are not feasible or while they are being instituted
    • Respirators shall be used only during designated activities
    • Respirator Program Administrator (Battalion Chief of Training and Safety) develops and implements a written respiratory protection program

    Program Components

    A. Selection of Respirators

    • General requirements:
      • Respirator selection based on respiratory hazards
      • Use only NIOSH-approved respirators
      • Identify and evaluate respiratory hazards in the workplace
      • Select respirators in sufficient models and sizes to fit users correctly
    • Respirators for IDLH atmospheres:
      • Full face piece pressure demand SCBA or combination full face piece pressure demand SAR with auxiliary self-contained air supply
      • All oxygen-deficient atmospheres considered IDLH
    • Respirators for non-IDLH atmospheres:
      • Provide a respirator that protects employees and meets OSHA requirements
      • Selection based on chemical state and physical form of contaminant
      • Use air-purifying respirators with end-of-service-life indicator (ESLI) or filter change schedule

    Fit Testing

    • Fit tests administered using OSHA-accepted QLFT or QNFT protocol
    • QLFT only for negative pressure air-purifying respirators with a fit factor of 100 or less
    • QNFT for tight-fitting half face pieces or tight-fitting full face pieces
    • Fit testing for tight-fitting atmosphere-supplying and tight-fitting powered air purifying respirators must be completed in negative pressure mode

    Use of Respirators

    • Employees must not wear tight-fitting face pieces under certain conditions
    • Inspect emergency respirators at least monthly
    • Ensure respirator inspection includes function, connection tightness, and condition of parts
    • SCBA and SAR units must be inspected monthly
    • Air and oxygen cylinders must be maintained as fully charged and refilled at 90% of manufacturer's recommended pressure

    Breathing Air Quality and Use

    • Compressed air, compressed oxygen, liquid air, and liquid oxygen used for respirators must meet Pharmacopoeia requirements for medical or breathing oxygen
    • Compressed air must be at least Type 1-Grade D breathing air according to ANSI/Compressed Gas Association Commodity Specification for Air

    Recordkeeping

    • Retain records of medical evaluations and fit testing results for at least 5 years
    • Retain written copy of current respiratory protection program and all previous programs covering previous 5 years
    • Make retained written materials available upon request to affected employees and Administration or designee for examination and copying

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