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Requirement
1:
“Written standard operating procedures
(SOP) governing the selection and use of respirators shall be established.”
3M® Compliance Software, a computerized program, allows you
to develop a customized respiratory protection program that meets
OSHA standards.
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Requirement
2:
“Respirators shall be selected on the
basis of hazards to which the worker is exposed.” 3M® has
a complete line of NIOSH / MSHA-approved respirators that offer protection
against a wide variety of workplace hazards. To help you select the
right one. 3M® offers 3M® Select Software, a computerized
program to help make respirator selection fast, easy and accurate. |
Requirement
3:
“The user shall be instructed and trained
in the proper use of respirators and their limitations.” 3M®
offers easy-to-follow respirator training programs designed to help
you meet OSHA requirements. 3M® also has fit-testing equipment
available. |
Requirement
4:
“Where practicable, respirators shall
be assigned to individual workers for their exclusive use.” |
Requirement
5:
“Respirators shall be regularly cleaned
and disinfected. Those used by more than one worker shall be thoroughly
cleaned and disinfected after each use.” 3M® Respirator
Cleaning Wipes help you comply with OSHA’s fifth requirement
as well as the sound industrial hygiene practice of keeping all types
of personal protective safety products clean. |
Requirement
6:
“Respirators shall be stored in convenient,
clean and sanitary locations.” 3M® respirators can be stored
in their original containers or in a 3M® dispenser until used. |
Requirement
7:
“Respirators used routinely shall be inspected
during cleaning. Worn or deteriorated parts shall be replaced. Respirators
for emergency use, such as self-contained devices, shall be thoroughly
inspected at least once a month and after each use.” |
Requirement
8:
“Appropriate surveillance of work area
conditions and degrees of employee exposure or stress shall be maintained.”
3M® Diffusional Monitors may be used to help survey for many gases
or vapors. |
Requirement
9:
“There shall be regular inspection and
evaluation to determine the continued effectiveness of the program.” |
Requirement
10:
“Workers should not be assigned to tasks
requiring use of respirators unless it has been determined that they
are physically able to perform the work and use the equipment. The
local physician shall determine what health and physical conditions
are pertinent. The respirator user’s medical status should be
reviewed periodically (for instance, annually).” |
Requirement
11:
“Approved or accepted respirators shall
be used.” 3M® has an extensive line of NIOSH / MSHA -approved
respirators. |
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information is provided “as is”, in the form of an informational
guide, and is not to be considered a warranty of product performance.
Due to the diverse field conditions and other variables which can
affect a product’s performance, Flame Tamers disclaims all warranties
(expressed and implied) as to any product’s performance or any
information provided. |
