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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.
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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. |
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EHSI offers...
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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.
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Quantitative
Exposure Assessments - industrial hygiene
monitoring to determine precisely which high risk workers require
respirator use.
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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.
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Medical
Evaluations - at your site (NJ only) by an Occupational Physician
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Advanced Respirator Fit Testing - at
your site using the latest Quantitative leak testing technology.
Qualitative fit testing is also available at reduced cost.
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Computer
Documentation of your mandatory Respirator Program elements, from
detailed written respirator programs to maintenance of fit testing
records.
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Expert
Consultation including respirator selection guidance to improve
your program. Examples include:
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OSHA Respirator Standard Requirements
 Written PPE Hazard Assessment for all job tasks
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- 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
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