ARMY REGULATION 11-34 (RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM

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t De@e that comp@ air breathing are ot Feiform prbnuy @teamoo and cleaning of assigned
,tested prior to use in potentially MLH situations CrB mm 502/ pimtors @ess a cm maintenance and cleaning @ty ex-
DLAM IOOD@ para 2-6c(3)). im &m 3-&). ... 7. . ' ... . .
IL Budget for and provide RPE to el when for c. Notify their um@tt su@ of a nonfunctional =pin.
their work O= 1-5e). tor or if it is suspected that respiratory protection b needed
L Ensure workers perform proper respirator maintenance and (ANSI Zg@ para 5.4.3).
care per paragraph @ f Store RPE in a clean and @taty location wiOM the work
Return nonfunctional respirators to the an respirator omter to protect &OM duM @t. beat. @e cold, @
for replacement, repair, or proper @ (pam 3-6f sive mo@ or dr=ging ch@@ RPE wiU be packed or
and g). stored so the facepiece and e-linlgtion valve will not be damaged
IL Include a statement In the employees job description that by being subjected to crushing or g CM'MED 502/
the proper use of PCE is a sipzcant job element. Consider user DLAM 1000.2).
perfonmee in performance ilpp@ & Undergo present medical sm@ce wh= scheduled by
2-10. Facilities engineer the medical clinir
'rbe facitwes engineer will-
ir capable of provid-
ing @e D breathing air where req@ to include the m of Chapter 3
only 'oil-f@ compressors designed for breathing air @
(pam 3-8). Emential Elements of an EffeaUve Respiratory
b. Maintain oompr@ air breathing system -I*rmq in an oper- Protection Program
able @er CrB MED 502/DLAM IODDI, para 2-12d).
c. Tnstall airline coup@p that &= incompatible with outlets for 3-1. Coordinafflon and liaison
other gas systems (pam 34e). a. 'Me installation respirator s@ position will be esttlb-
d. Implement a schedule of routine maintmnnoe for sawn Usbod in writing by the tion commander. 'Me designated
and g airline purification panels and changing liters and safety and OH manager ilndihe IMA wiU advise the litPD as to
@dges as n@. whether the position sbowd be full- or pad-time. 'ne occupation-
c. Ensure that the fire department su@r- SI codes (such a% but not limited to, 2005 (Supply Clerk-Typ@
(1) Provides @g for ftdghters using RPE in coordination 4816 (Protective and Safety Equipment Repairer Fo@), and
with the designated safety and OH manager and the IMA (TB 6904 Crools and Parts Attendant)) may be appropriately m@
MED 502/DLAM 1000.2, para 2-7a(g)). to support this position.
(2) Coordinates with the tion respirator to in- b6 An eff@e Resp@ry Protwbon Program requires close
workem supwmom ImA labor organizations,
3-6d and e). where applicable; the tion respirator - the UTPD-
(3) Is available for emergency situations where in SCBA would the designated safety and OH @er and the IMA to staff
be required to enter a contaminated atmosphere Ife and health through the proper selection, @ cam and mainw
unce of =Vimtom The elements in this chapter will be followed
2-1 1. Radiation protection officer to establish an ef@ve Respiratory Provmm.
71c radiation protection officer will evaluate the respirator use
procedures to dct@e if the requirements of pan 20, title 10, 3-2. Installation regulations and job site standing
Code of Federal R@tions (10 CFR 20), and the applicable Nu- operating procedures
clear RqAtory Commisgon license am followed ff respirator use 4L The IRPD, in coordination with the designated safety and
is based on exposure to radioactive materials (TB MM 502/ OR @ and the @ will p@ a local lmpl@mting reg-
DLAM IODO.Z pam 2-1 1). vbtion that pmm@ the installation Respiratory @on Pro-
Vm @ @on will include all information and guidance
2-12. Civilian personnel officer necessary for proper respirator selection, use, care, and
Ile ci@ personnel officer will provide support to Su rs maiaft=cr-
Written job site SOPs
spintory Prouwon Program requiument& Examples of support
am. Developing job descriptions to address requirements for respi- (1) Be prepared by superawry personnel with guidance from
rator @ iden@g ability to use RPE as a condition of the designated safety and OH manager and the IMA and ap.
employ- proved by the IRPD for each worksite @ respirator
mcnt when required by the nature of the job, and documenting
per 29 CFR 1910.134. (2) @be the "fe use of respirators in dangerous amo-
spheres that might be enoount@ in normal operations or in
2-13. Prowroment officer emargencie&
'rbe procurement officer wiU-
a- Obtam only approved RPE and replacement parts as Entry Into Immediately dangerous to Ufa or health
ged by the IRPD (pams 2-7e. @ and 3--6j). *nvironments and confined spaces
& Provide local procurement of RPE and replacement p" 4L In am where the wam, with fsflure of the respirator,
when necessary (pam 3-5b(4)). could be ovemme by a toxic or oxygen-Mcient atmosphere at
least one additional @n will be present with suitable rescue
2-14. Respirator users equipment in th4(form of SCBA and protm&e clothing. Commu-
n
a. Be FAMIliftr with the local implementing @don, the pro- all Individuals pmmt Planning will be such that one individtw
cedures in their job site SOP, and the a@ble respiratory *ill be @@ by any likely incident and have the pmW @
b6 Use respirators according to @ctions and @g Om cue equipment to be able to assist the others in case of an
3-5a(3)). emergency.
c. Patorm positive and negative pressure tests to ensure utis. b. No routine entry will be made into an MLH eaviro=ent
factory fitting and valve function each time respirators am used (mcluding confined @) without clearance from @ the d@
&m 3-5b(3)). *ated safety and OH manager or the MA.
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Subject = ARMY REGULATION 11-34 (RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM
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