CHECKLIST

FULL FACE AND HALF FACE AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR

Worker's Name
Signature Delivery Date PR
Superintendence Mascara Brand
Job Title Mask Model
Work Location Size
Date Filter Type

Before using the respiratory protection mask on a daily basis, the conditions of a series of elements
must be checked: elasticity of the straps, existence of inhalation and exhalation valves, conditions of
the face piece, among others. The following checklist should be used for this purpose.

Task 1: Examine the Respirator Ye No

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Extend the straps and examine them.
1
Straps lose elasticity
Original belts
Examining the harness
2
Harness with fracture
Examine the mask, the visor (full face) and the surface that seals to your face
3
Broken or deformed facial part
Mask visor with fractures (full face)
Examine the inhalation valves and their gaskets.
4 Inhalation valves are in place
Inhalation valves clean and in good condition
Ring packings (or ring in good condition)
Open the exhalation valve cover and examine the valve.
5
Exhalation valve exists
Exhalation valve clean and in good condition
Set filters
6
Filters suitable for the mask
Filters appropriate to the risk

If one of these items is answered as "No", except for steps 1, 2 and 3, the defective component
must be replaced immediately to achieve proper airtight efficiency of the ventilator, otherwise it
cannot be used until a new one is obtained. In the case of filters, these must be suitable for the
mask and the risk.
The steps to follow to use the respirator are described below.

Task 2: Put on Respirator

1.- Connect the bottom straps at the back of the neck.

2.- Place the top straps or harness over your head. 3.
4.- Adjust the top straps
5.- Verify that the straps are not bent.

Once the worker adjusts the mask to his face, he should also perform the negative pressure and
positive pressure tests, as indicated below (see also figures).

Step 3: Qualitative
Testing
NEGATIVE PRESSURE FOR HALF AND
FULL FACE MASKS

Negative Pressure Test

Place the palms of the hands gently on the

cartridges or filters without deforming the
respirator. Inhale gently so that the face piece
collapses a little (inward) and hold your
breath for 10 seconds. The face piece should
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remain collapsed while holding the breath. If
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this does not occur it means that there is
leakage and therefore the mask is not sealing
sufficiently. If the mask does not collapse,
adjust the straps evenly (up and down) until
the required fit or airtight condition is
achieved.
 This step should be repeated until collapse is
achieved and there are no air leaks in the
exercise.

Once it has been verified that there is no air

leakage by performing the inhalation
exercise, this means that the respiratory
protector is completely airtight.

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POSITIVE PRESSURE FOR HALF

AND FULL FACE MASKS

Positive Pressure Test

Place the palms of the hands gently over the

exhalation zone, covering it completely without
deforming the respirator. Exhale gently so that
the face piece inflates a little and hold your
breath for 10 seconds. The face piece should
remain collapsed while holding the breath. If this
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and therefore the mask is not sealing
sufficiently. If the mask does not inflate or there
are air leaks, adjust the straps evenly (up and
down) until the required fit or airtight condition is
achieved. This step must be repeated until the
mask is inflated and there are no air leaks in the
exercise.

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leakage by performing the exhalation exercise,
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completely airtight.

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 SUBSTITUTION OR REPLACEMENT CRITERIA

Respiratory Protection (Mask)

Prior to making any substitution, the correct setting should always be verified so as not to incur in
erroneous change determinations. In addition, it should be verified that the protection equipment has
all its parts working properly.

Replacement of the face piece (or parts thereof) should be performed when it is verified that the
condition of the face piece differs from the original (new face piece). This can be influenced by
aspects such as problems with the elasticity of the straps, worn inhalation or exhalation valves or
breakage of the face piece material.

Filter Media (Filter)

In the case of filters for particulate material (dusts, metal fumes and mists), the filter media must be
changed when the worker begins to experience breathing difficulties (due to clogging of the filter,
which implies a greater effort when inhaling and exhaling).

In the case of filters for gases and/or vapors, then there are two terms that need to be defined:

Note: It is not possible to determine a filter's efficiency time, since several factors influence its
duration; relative humidity, temperature, respiratory rate, lung capacity, concentration and nature of
the pollutant. It is recommended to replace the filter when an increase in breathing resistance or
odor of the contaminant is noticed.

a) Expiration (or expiration) date: corresponds to the date by which the manufacturer
establishes a limit for a filter to enter into use, without having opened the original packaging
of the protector. The date indicated appears on the packaging.

b) b) Useful Life: indicates the duration of a filter for gases and/or vapors in use. This depends
on several factors such as environmental concentration of the pollutant, temperature in which
the worker works, relative humidity, amount of existing pollutants, type of work performed.
For this purpose, the manufacturer or supplier should be consulted regarding the tools
available to estimate with some approximation the useful life of the filter for gases and/or
vapors (e.g. computer programs, among others).

Whatever the case may be, the replacement must involve the company working together with
workers, the managing body, specialized suppliers or technical advisors (public or private).