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3-4. Selection of respiratory protective devices (3) 'Me user will conduct positive and neptivc-prmm
iL An RPE and rep@ent parts will be approved except OS time the t is wom to sa@ry fit and valve
stated in paragraph 3-6f. (See the glossary for the d@tion of fklnctioll
. (4) Local p@ent of respirators b @o@ to obtkin a
approve&)
b. Ile Installation respirator sp@t will be adequately mp@r with an le fit.
trained to ensure that the Correct respirator is Issued (pAm
3-5a(2)). 3-6. Maintenance and care of respirators
c. Sel@n will be based on the Capabilities and limitations of iL 7be worker is le for the primary maintamoe and
mp@rs, envlw=ental @uations, hum= @m and other cl@ of the respirator unless a cen maintenance and
n&ty considerations CO NED MMLAM IOOO.Z pam 2-4). @ @ty emstl Where resp@rs am used oDUwwdy or
d. Worker =Vtance must be considered in the selection kept ready for emergency use by a shop or operating udvky. the
pro- @der or su@r of the @ty will @ main@
cess. The effcctivenew of the Respiratory ProtwUon Program an
be d ed @4y by the degree of worker @@ Work- and cl@ per mm a @ctions. nb portion of the
tor
(1) ComforL wm-
(2) ne ability to breathe without objectionable cc. (1) Be ad@ for the number'of @ of respirators in use,
(3) VimbUity under all conditions. woridng coaffi@ and @ involve&
@e '(2) include the bado wmces of @on for defects (mclud-
(4) The ability to perform their work wbhe w@ ing a leak check), cl@g and disinfecting. repair, and storage.
@ if n@, with the appropriate fuu-ficepime mtirator. Respirators will be properly mojntainod to their original
(5) Cmmurdcation. tffwbentss.
(6) Mobility when performing their tuks without undue b. Respirators Issued to @o indiwduals will be cleaned and
interface. &W@ so that sidn pathogens and penetrating @ti
(7) Confidence in the faoepiece fit. kg oon ta are r=oved from respirator Respira-
(8) Convincing eadence that a respirator is n@ and that tors ed for emergency use or used by more thin one
appropriate action is being taken, where posstwe, to te its person will be cleaned and disinf@ @ @ um
need. r- Respirators p@ at stations and work areas for emerg@
e. Other selection criteria are contained in IS MED 502/ use will be stored in aZy =able compartments built for that
and clealrly nwked to indicate the ooiitentl Routinely
respirators may be stored In plastic bias however, respim-
3-5. :Training and fit and leak testing tors will not be stored in such places as l@ or tool boxes un-
tL 7raining. less they m in containers or cumns. -
(1) Saf@ and occupational health el will be @ed so cE AU respirators will be by the @before and
that they can execute their @ped responsibilities (AR 385-10 @ um A @tor that is not mutinely used but kept ready for
and TB MM @LAM 1000.2). emergency use will be Aa each use and at least month-
(2) The don respirator will be @cted in the ly to emm that h Is in ox ry workb* condition CO MM
followb*: @LAM 1000.Z pan 24).
(a) H=dflng, @ and mainte=ce of the respiratom r- A monthly @on will be conducted on all SCBA& Air
(b) @imtor s4@on. and oxygen cylinders will be fully Charged amrding to the manu-
(c) R=rds mmmgement. s orL% and a d ti@ made that the
(d) M@cal and @ of the pro@ wr and @g draces function pmparly.
pirators will be done only by the
installation respirator usmg pub dmgned for the respi-
(3) Su@rs and workers will be @cted by the ratom No attempt will be made to replm components or to make
tion respirator and other @ed individuals as appmpri- adjustments or rcp@ beyond the man@s recon==da-
ate. Training will provide individuals with an opportunity to tioul Reduction or an valves or @tora will be returned
handle the respirator, have It fitted properly, test its Wpi@to- to the m*n or a @ed and =Oed @cian for ad-
facl seal wear it in normal air for an tion period, and @ent or repair per TB MM 502/DLAM IODO.')
@y to wear it in a test atmosphere Minimum @g will S. will be done only by the @tion respirator slw
include- cMa per TB MD 502/DLAM IODO.)
(a) @cdon in the nature of the @
(b) @Imtion otwhy engineering controls am not immeft@ @7. ProWurox for routln* workatte ln@ons
ly feasible. ores for routine worksite @ons an given in 7B MM
(c) ons of why this is the proper type of respirator for SWDLAM IODO.Z paragraph 2-9.
the parti@ purpose and of the =Vimwes capaboities and @-
tations (O MED 502/DIAM 1000.2, pam Air quality
(d) Periodic instruction and @ in the use of the respirator oL air for respirators may be sWpUed from cylinders
tors or as designated by @- or air compremom The ents for Gtade D brea@ @
le H@ or Fed=Z stand (such as 29 CFR 1910.1025)). will be met as defined In ANSVComp@ Gas An@tion
(e) DetWIed instructions on maintennoe and care of the respi- (CCIA) AR
rator (Pam @. b_ CyLd
& Fit and kak t@g. 700_68 CO
(1) 'Me @tion @imtor will provide IIW" in- 10330.2/AFR 67-12 and pa 178, title 49, Code of Federal Regu-
amction% including demonstrations and practice in how the res. ladons (49 CPR 178).
pirator should be wom, how to adjust it, and how to determine If c. The compressor for supplying breadft air will be @pped
it fits properly. with the nccessny safety and standby deviocs given in TB MED
(2) Bdore initial use and after any model ch=ge, respirator @LAM 1000@ paragraph 2-12d.
w@ will be fitted, l@ge tests performed, and the f"icce- d Comp@ oxygen will not be used in supplied air mvim-
to-face scd tested In a rawc test atmosphere This may involve tors or in open circuit SCBAs that have previously used com-
qualitative or quantitative fit @g depending on the @o re- p@ air. Oxygen will never be used with airline respintom
quirements of 29 CFR 1910 and TB MM 502/DLAM l@ L Airline couplings will be incompatible with outlets for other
ps to prevent @vertent wwcing of oirl*no rivers
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Box ID = BX000000
Unit = VII CORPS
Parent Organization = ARCENT
Folder Title = PORT OPERATIONS CARC PAINTING POLICY
Subject = ARMY REGULATION 11-34 (RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM
Document Number = 103
Image file name = 00000091.tif
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