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ay no longer represent OSHA policy. APPENDIX A EXAMPLE SELECTION/EXPOSURE GUIDE Cartridge Types The following respirator cartridges are standard issue for use with the COMFO II/COMFO Classic half mask and ULTR-TWIN full-face cartridge respi...
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Band Pesticides, Chlorine, Chlorine Combination Dioxide, Hydrogen Chloride, Sulfur Filter/Cartridge Dioxide, dusts, fumes, mists, Radionuclides and Asbestos User will not rely on break-through properties of site chemical as an indication as to when to cha...
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NDIX B EXAMPLE, MAINTENANCE AND CARE PROCEDURES Fit Testing Procedures A. General Requirements 1. Respirator Selection  MSA Comfo Classic Half Mask APR o Small For purposes of fit testing, employees will...
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cted, the<br>test is voided and must be repeated<br>using a different respirator. The entire<br>protocol must be repeated.| |---|---| |3. Irritant Smoke (Stannic Chloride)<br>Protocol<br>Use for fit testing the following respirators:<br>Half-mask respirators<br>Full-face cartridge respirators|| [Page 172] |For use i...
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Procedures C. Quantitative Fit Test Protocol See Appendix A of 29 CFR 1910.134 18-95 * OSHA ARCHIVE DOCUMENT * NOTICE: This document is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only...
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ak concentration of irritant smoke.<br> The individual performing the test will<br>advise the individual being tested that<br>the smoke can be mildly irritating to<br>eyes and respiratory tract.<br> Using an aspirator bulb attached to a<br>smoke tube, introduce a weak<br>concentration of smoke in the direction<br>of ...
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oke Fit Test Procedure| The individual to be tested will don the<br>respirator without assistance.<br> Each individual will perform the<br>required user seal tests (Reference A-6).<br> As a precaution, individuals are to keep<br>eyes closed.<br> Beginning at 12 inches and then at 6<br>inches, the test will make 3 p...
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the face-seal and initiate the fit<br>test exercise regiment (Reference A-8).<br> During the fit test, any detection of<br>smoke by the individual being tested<br>constitutes a failed test.<br> Re-tests require that the entire protocol<br>be repeated.<br> Passing the fit tests without evidence of<br>a response to t...
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vity Screening<br>Check| The person being tested must<br>demonstrate their ability to detect a<br>weak concentration of irritant smoke.<br> The individual performing the test will<br>advise the individual being tested that<br>the smoke can be mildly irritating to<br>eyes and respiratory tract.<br> Using an aspirator...
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t on the Fit Test Report the<br>individual’s ability to detect the smoke.| |---|---| |**Fit Testing Procedures**<br>C. Quantitative Fit Test Protocol|**Fit Testing Procedures**<br>C. Quantitative Fit Test Protocol| [Page 173] |B. Irritant Smoke Sensitivity Screening<br>Check| The person being tested must<br>demons...
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IVE DOCUMENT * NOTICE: This is an OSHA ARCHIVE Document, and may no longer represent OSHA policy. APPENDIX C RESPIRATOR MAINTENANCE AND CARE A. Cleaning and Disinfecting The objective of this section is to establish  Remove filters and cart...
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