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Respiratory Protection Program RESPIRATOR PROTECTION PROGRAM Prepared by RISK MANAGEMENT & SAFETY Prepared April 2011 Revised March 2012 i Respiratory Protection Program TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF

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How to fill out a respirator protection program:

1. Start by conducting a workplace hazard assessment to identify potential respiratory hazards that may necessitate the use of a respirator.
2. Determine the appropriate type of respirator needed based on the assessed hazards and the level of protection required. This may involve consulting relevant safety standards or guidelines.
3. Select the appropriate respirator models that are consistent with the identified hazards and provide the necessary level of protection. Consider factors such as fit, comfort, and compatibility with other personal protective equipment (PPE).
4. Establish a written respirator protection program that includes the required elements as outlined in applicable workplace health and safety regulations. These elements typically include a written program statement, designated program administrator(s), medical evaluations, fit testing procedures, training requirements, and procedures for maintenance, inspection, and cleaning of respirators.
5. Assign roles and responsibilities within the program, ensuring that designated administrators are aware of their responsibilities and competent in developing and implementing an effective program.
6. Conduct medical evaluations for employees who are required to use respirators, as per the program requirements. This typically involves assessing the employee's medical fitness to wear a respirator and identifying any potential limitations or restrictions.
7. Implement fit testing procedures to ensure that respirators properly fit each employee. Fit testing should be performed initially, whenever a new respirator model or size is used, and at least annually thereafter. Different fit testing methods, such as quantitative or qualitative fit tests, may be used depending on the type of respirator.
8. Provide thorough training to employees on the proper use, maintenance, and limitations of respirators. Training should cover topics such as respiratory hazards, proper donning and doffing procedures, seal checking, storage, and emergency situations.
9. Develop procedures for ongoing maintenance, inspection, cleaning, and storage of respirators. Regularly inspect respirators for signs of damage, replace components as necessary, and ensure that respirators are stored in a clean and sanitary condition.
10. Periodically review and evaluate the effectiveness of the respirator protection program, making any necessary updates or adjustments based on changes in workplace conditions, regulations, or identified deficiencies.

Who needs a respirator protection program?

1. Any workplace with potential respiratory hazards, such as airborne contaminants or oxygen-deficient environments, may require a respirator protection program.
2. Industries that commonly require respiratory protection include construction, manufacturing, mining, healthcare, agriculture, and emergency response.
3. Employers are responsible for assessing workplace hazards and determining if a respirator protection program is necessary to ensure the safety and health of their employees. Legal requirements and regulations may also dictate the need for a respirator protection program in specific industries or situations.

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What is respirator protection program?

Respirator protection program is a program designed to ensure that employees are protected from respiratory hazards in the workplace.

Who is required to file respirator protection program?

Employers who have employees exposed to respiratory hazards in the workplace are required to file a respirator protection program.

How to fill out respirator protection program?

To fill out a respirator protection program, employers need to assess respiratory hazards, select appropriate respirators, provide training, conduct fit testing, and establish a written program.

What is the purpose of respirator protection program?

The purpose of a respirator protection program is to protect employees from inhaling hazardous substances by using respirators.

What information must be reported on respirator protection program?

The respirator protection program must include information on hazard assessment, respirator selection, medical evaluations, fit testing, training, and maintenance of respirators.

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