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    Respiratory

    Protection

    Toolbox Talks are intended to facilitate health and safety discussions on the job site.
    For additional Toolbox Talks, please visit SAFETY.CAT.COM

    TOPIC: Respiratory Protection

    TM

    Discussion Date:

    General Information
    Respirators come in many different forms, shapes and sizes.
    Before you wear a respirator, you must make certain it fits your face
    properly and provides a good seal. This process is called respirator fit
    testing.
    There are different respirators for different types of hazards.
    For example, hazards such as silica dust or asbestos fibers require
    particulate respirators; whereas hazards such as gasoline vapors and
    sewer gas (hydrogen sulfide) require respirators that have special
    cartridges to filter (adsorb) the gas of concern.
    Different types of respirators offer different levels of protection.
    The nature of the hazard determines the respirator that should be used.
    For example, if the hazard of concern is present in concentrations that are
    50 times greater than what is known to be safe, a full-faced respirator
    would be warranted. If the hazard is present in concentrations that are 2
    times greater than what is known to be safe, a half-faced respirator would
    be warranted.
    Things to Know Before You Use a Respirator
    What hazard or hazards are present?
    How much of the agent of concern is present (this determines the type of
    respirator that should be worn e.g. half-faced, full-faced, SCBA)?
    Is the cartridge in the respirator good? Cartridges are used to filter agents of
    concern and have can only be used a limited number of times. Change
    cartridges according to manufacturers specifications.
    Does your respirator fit you properly? Check respirator fit every time you put
    it on and get a professional fit test at least once per year.
    Wearing a respirator may protect you from harmful agents, but respirators
    also burden ones breathing. A medical professional should determine if you
    are medically qualified to wear a respirator.
    Questions to Generate Discussion
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    What hazard(s) exist in your workplace that might require you to wear a
    respirator?
    What should you do if you think there is a hazard present that might require
    respiratory protection?

    Employee Participants:

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    The material in this document is provided for
    informational purposes only and not as a
    comprehensive or exhaustive resource on this topic.
    This material has been compiled from a multitude
    of sources believed to be accurate; however,
    Caterpillar Inc. assumes no responsibility for the
    accuracy or currency of this information and
    encourages you to consult experts in this area for
    more information. In no event does the content of
    this document supersede any applicable local,
    state, or federal statutes or regulations.

    Control ID: V1010.1

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