Personal protective equipment respirator protection program

Maintenance, Repair, and Cleaning There needs to be a maintenance and repair program. Personal protective equipment that is not in good condition or not properly adjusted for fit needs corrective action. Filters in respirators need regular replacement. Protective eye wear needs regular cleaning. Some items need disinfecting. Some need decontamination. 

Certification The buyer or user of personal protective equipment cannot always tell if purchased items meet published standards. There are certification programs for some equipment. NIOSH certifies the performance of some respirators. The Safety Equipment Institute is a not-for-profit organization that tests and certifies a broad range of industrial safety products, including personal protective equipment. Its certification is voluntary for manufacturers of products. 

Personal Protective Equipment. Describe your company s personal protective equipment requirements. If respirators are used, attach a copy of the written respirator program. 

Describe the medical surveillance program. The purpose of medical surveillance is to determine if an individual can be exposed to Cr(VI) at his or her workplace without experiencing adverse health effects to identify Cr(VI)-related adverse health effects when they do occur so that appropriate intervention measures can be taken and to determine a worker s fitness to use personal protective equipment such as respirators. All medical examinations and procedures required by the standards must be performed by or under the supervision of a physician or other licensed healthcare professional (PLHCP). When medical surveillance is required it must be provided at no... 

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