This Training Module Covers Respirator Inspection User Fit Check prior to each use Cleaning the resp

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Respirator Safety

• This Training Covers
• Respirator InspectionUser Fit ChecksRespirator
  CleaningRespirator Storage

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Respirator Inspection

• Before each use
• Make sure you have the right respirator for the
  job
• Inspect it for wear and damage.

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Inspection Points

• Check for worn or frayed Straps Hoses. Look
  for wear or damage on the seal of the facepiece.

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Also Check

• Be sure all the screws are tight.
• Check rubber and plastic parts for flexibility.

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And Check

• Valves should be clean and seated perfectly.
• Check for cracks or deformities in the face
  shield.
• Check condition of filters, cartridges or
  canisters.
• Damage to speaking diaphragm, if there is one.

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Correct Filters Canisters

• Ensure you have the correct Filters Cartridges
  for the job
• NOTE Color codes on cartridges filters are
  only a guide. Read the label to be sure you have
  the right kind. If a combination of elements is
  required check to ensure you have the right
  combination on each side of the respirator.

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Full Face Respirators

• Check the face shield for clear view
• No cracks, gaps or distortions.

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Air Supplied Respirators

• Check
• air supply pressure
• low pressure alarms
• regulator by-pass
• hoses for damage or wear
• hose connections

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Respirator Fit Check

• Conduct prior to each use.
• For a respirator to work properly it must seal
  tightly to the face.
• Before entering an area or conducting work that
  requires a respirator, conduct a fit check to
  ensure it will keep out the air contaminants.

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Positive Pressure Check

• Close off the exhalation valve and exhale gently
  into the facepiece.
• The face fit is considered satisfactory if a
  slight positive pressure can be built up inside
  the facepiece without any evidence of outward
  leakage of air at the seal.
• For most respirators, this method of leak testing
  requires the wearer to first remove the
  exhalation valve cover before closing off the
  exhalation valve, and then carefully replacing it
  after the test.

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Negative Pressure Check

• Close off the inlet opening of the canister or
  cartridge(s) by covering it with the palm of the
  hand(s) or by replacing the filter seal(s).
• Inhale gently so that the facepiece collapses
  slightly, and hold your breath for ten seconds.

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Safety Note

• The design of some cartridges may require the
  test be performed by covering the inlet opening
  of the cartridge with a thin latex or nitrile
  glove to effectively seal the inlet.
• If the facepiece remains in its slightly
  collapsed condition, and no inward leakage of air
  is detected, the tightness of the respirator is
  considered satisfactory.

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Manufacturer's Procedures

• The respirator manufacturer's recommended
  procedures for performing a user seal check may
  be used instead of the positive and/or negative
  pressure check procedures, provided that they are
  equally effective in detecting seal leakage
  compared to the positive pressure and negative
  pressure checks previously described.

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Respirator Cleaning

• Remove and clean filters, cartridges, valve
  assemblies and any other detachable parts.
• As you clean and dry each part of the respirator,
  inspect carefully to be sure it is in good
  condition.

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Basic Procedure

• Make sure flexible parts are still flexible, and
  check the stretch of elastic bands.
• Generally, a mild detergent and a soft brush are
  used for cleaning.

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Rinse the respirator

• Thoroughly in clean, warm water. Rinsing is
  extremely important because a residue of the
  cleaning agent can damage the respirator and
  irritate skin.
• Be sure all parts are thoroughly dry before
  putting the respirator back together again. Use a
  soft, lint-free cloth to absorb most of the water
  and a fan to speed up the drying process.

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Disassemble Respirator

• Remove filters, cartridges, or canisters.
• Disassemble facepieces by removing speaking
  diaphragms, demand or pressure-demand valve
  assemblies, hoses, or any components recommended
  by the manufacturer.
• Discard or repair/replace any defective parts.

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Wash All Parts

• Wash components in warm (43C/110F maximum)
  water with a mild detergent or with a cleaner
  recommended by the manufacturer.
• A soft bristle (not wire) brush may be used to
  facilitate the removal of dirt.

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Rinse All Parts After Washing

• Rinse components thoroughly in clean, warm
  (43C/110F maximum), preferably running, water.
• Drain the parts to remove excess water.

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Disinfect All Parts

• When the cleaner used does not contain a
  disinfecting agent, respirator components should
  be immersed for two minutes in Hypochlorite
  solution (50 ppm of chlorine) made by adding
  approximately one milliliter of laundry bleach to
  one liter of water at 43C/110F

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Or Use

• Liquid solution of iodine (50 ppm iodine) made by
  adding approximately 0.8 milliliters of tincture
  of iodine (6-8 grams ammonium and/or potassium
  iodine/100 cc of 45 alcohol) to one liter of
  water at 43C/110F

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Also acceptable are

• Other commercially available cleansers of
  equivalent disinfectant quality when used as
  directed, if their use is recommended or approved
  by the respirator manufacturer.

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Rinse All Parts After Disinfecting

• Rinse components thoroughly in clean, warm
  (43C/110F maximum), preferably running, water.

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Drain the parts

• The importance of thorough rinsing cannot be
  overemphasized. Detergents or disinfectants that
  dry on facepieces may result in dermatitis.

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Disinfectant Note

• In addition, some disinfectants may cause
  deterioration of rubber or corrosion of metal
  parts if not completely removed.

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Reassemble Test After Drying

• Reassemble facepiece, replacing filters,
  cartridges, and canisters where necessary.
• Test the respirator to ensure that all components
  work properly.

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Respirator Storage

• When storing a respirator, even overnight.
• Flex the rubber parts to make sure they are not
  twisted or bent.
• Seal the respirator in a plastic bag.

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More about storage

• Store your respirator where it will be protected.
• Protect the respirator from dust, sunlight,
  extreme heat and cold, moisture, damaging
  chemicals and physical damage.

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YOUR respirator

• The respirator you use is designed to protect
  your health and life but only if you use, clean
  and store it properly