|
| |
 |
| |
Dust
Masks ARE "Respirators!"
Otherwise
known as "filtering facepieces", these
masks are considered as tight-fitting
facepieces by OSHA. As a result
they fall under the OSHA Respiratory
Protection Standard, and must be
included in all relevant program
requirements, including medical
examination, annual fit testing and
training. |
|
|
 |
|
| |
|
 |
|
 |
|
According to OSHA /
PEOSHA, all employers must evaluate the potential for
exposures to their employees and assess whether
respiratory protection is required. In addition,
hazardous materials emergency first responders must
utilize SCBA until they have information that allows
them to downgrade. All individuals required to
wear respirators must go through a series of steps
annually before they are permitted to use respiratory
protection. EHS Innovators can lead your
organization through the entire process from start to
finish, and make sure your Respiratory Protection
Program is in compliance. |
| |
|
|
EHSI offers...
-
Qualitative
Exposure Assessments - we review each job task
involving chemical exposure to qualitatively
evaluate high risk tasks or individuals with
possible high exposures to hazardous substances.
-
Quantitative
Exposure Assessments - industrial hygiene
monitoring to determine precisely which high risk
workers require respirator use.
-
Professional
Respirator Training by experienced Certified
Industrial Hygienists (CIH) and Certified
Environmental Trainers (CET) using state of the art
digital presentations, interactive training
methods, and even computer-generated
safety games.
-
Medical
Evaluations - at your site (NJ only) by an
Occupational Physician
-
Advanced
Respirator Fit Testing - at your site using the
latest Quantitative leak testing
technology. Qualitative fit testing is also
available at reduced cost.
-
Computer
Documentation of your mandatory Respirator
Program elements, from detailed written respirator programs to
maintenance of fit testing records.
-
Expert
Consultation including respirator selection guidance
to improve your program. Examples include:
|
 
|
|
|
|
-
OSHA Respirator Standard Requirements
 Written
PPE Hazard Assessment for all job tasks
-
-
Medical
evaluations prior to respirator use.
-
Annual
respirator training
-
Annual
respirator fit testing
Written
Respiratory Protection Program
-
Written
filter and cartridge change schedules
-
Employee
consent to voluntary respirator use
-
Periodic
program evaluation by the employer
|
|
|
