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H.S.E-DO-No: TBT-04
Revision No: 09
Rev Date: 06 -Jan-2021
Topic: - Respirator System

Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)

Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is a particular type of Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE), used to protect the individual wearer against the inhalation of
hazardous substances in the workplace air. RPE should only be used where adequate
control of exposure cannot be achieved by other means, in other words.
The primary objective of the respiratory protection program is to prevent exposure
to air contaminated with harmful dusts, fogs, fumes, mists, gases, smokes, vapors, or
sprays, and thus to prevent occupational illness. ... If the respirator fails, the user will
be overexposed to dangerous substances.
Non-Powered Respirators
Filtering Facepiece Respirators (Dust Masks)
Filtering Facepiece Respirators are disposable half-
facepiece respirators that filter out particles such as
dusts, mists, and fumes. They do NOT provide protection
against gases and vapours.

Elastomeric Half Facepiece Respirators

Elastomeric Half Facepiece Respirators are usable and have
replaceable cartridges or filters. They cover the nose and
mouth and provide protection against gases, vapours, or
particles when equipped with the appropriate cartridge or
filter.

Elastomeric Full Facepiece Respirators

Elastomeric Full Facepiece Respirators are reusable and
have replaceable canisters, cartridges, or filters. The
facepiece covers the face and eyes, which offers eye
protection.

Powered Respirators
Supplied-Air Respirators Elastomeric
Supplied-Air Respirators are connected to a separate
source that supplies clean, compressed air through a hose.
They can be lightweight and used while working for long
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Respirator Usage Location

Filtering Facepiece Respirators (Dust Masks) – All plant workers at Globetech

premises.
Elastomeric Half Facepiece Respirators – Custom Shop primer and power coating
station- manual coating operator, liquid coating station- coating operator, External
plant powder room – Powder man, Internal plant - Internal plant powder room
Elastomeric Full Facepiece Respirators - Custom Shop primer and power coating
station- manual coating operator, liquid coating station- coating operator, External
plant powder room – Powder man, Internal plant - Internal plant powder room
Supplied-Air Respirators Elastomeric – Custom Shop plant – Manual blasting man,
Liquid coating plant - Sandblasting man, Pre blasting Station - Manual blasting man.
Dos and Don’ts of Respirator
Dos: -
❖ Always ensure the respirator is in good working order before putting it on, even
when new.
❖ Always use all the straps provided, making sure they are correctly positioned and
adjusted.
❖ Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
❖ Always check the fan is providing enough airflow before you use the device.
❖ Always fit identical filters to a multi-filter unit.
❖ Always change all the filters on a multi-filter unit together.
❖ Always fit two identical filters to a twin-filter respirator.
❖ Always clean and store the RPE properly, paying special attention to the valves on
reusable RPE.
❖ Change filters as instructed by the manufacturer.
❖ Ensure the other PPE you need to wear is compatible with the respirator.
❖ Always plan your exit from the contaminated area so you do not run out of air.
❖ Always ensure the respirator system & filters inspected periodically.
Don’ts: -
❖ Never use in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
❖ Never use particle-only filters against gas/vapors, or gas/vapors-only filters
against particulates.
❖ Never keep working if the airflow rate drops or any warning devices are activated.
Leave the work area immediately!
❖ Never use if dirty, damaged, or incomplete, or if not providing enough air.
❖ Never leave respirator after completion of work & keep in safe manner.

Control of Dust and Fumes

Some sources of harmful dust and fumes
• Cutting, sanding, and grinding of some materials with create harmful dust.
• Welding and gas cutting of metals can create harmful fumes.
• Heating metals such as lead will create harmful fumes.
• Work with old lead can expose you to lead oxide dust (white, powdery deposits)
which is also harmful.
• Burning off old lead-based paints can also create harmful fumes.
• Stripping out or other work involving fibrous insulation (such as asbestos or
fiberglass insulation) can release harmful dust into the air.
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Some health risks from breathing in dust or fumes.

• Silica dust from cutting or scabbling concrete can cause lung disease.
• Dust from cutting or sanding hardwood can cause nasal cancer.
• Asbestos dust can cause cancer of the lungs or lining of the chest cavity.
• Welding fumes can result in ‘metal fume fever’ which has flu like symptoms.
• Breathing in the fumes from solvents and paint can lead to nausea, drowsiness,
headaches and, eventually unconsciousness and death in extreme cases.
• Investigations are continuing into possible harmful effects of breathing in dust
from synthetic insulation materials such as fiberglass matting.
Precautions
• Where it is possible, the job should be planned to eliminate harmful dust and
fumes.
• If elimination is not possible, harmful dust and fumes must be controlled so that
they are not breathed in by anyone.
• Some tools and plant are fitted with dust extraction and collection devices – if
these are available, use them.
• If your employer has provided portable extraction equipment, use it.
• It may be necessary for you to wear RPE to protect yourself from the effects of dust
or fumes – make sure you know how to use it properly.
• Consider the effects that your work may be having on other people.

Remember!
• Ensure the mask is clean and in good working order before each use.
• Carry out a fit check with your mask before each use.
• Do not remove the mask in the hazardous area, for example to talk or to
inspect your work.
• Replace disposable masks and replaceable filters in line with your training.
• Store the mask in a clean area when not being used.

THINK SAFETY –
WORK SAFELY

I have given the above talk to all of the men under my control on Talk 04, Respirator
System
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