Required Respirators
The following table outlines the required respirator and associated task or process for each department. In addition, the table addresses the use of respirators on a voluntary basis.
| Respirator Type | Process/Department |
|---|---|
| Half-face Air Purifying Respirator (APR) with P100 filter | Removal of regulated asbestos-containing material; PFD |
| Half-face APR with P100 filter | Half-face APR with P100 filter |
| Half-face APR with P100 filter Half-face APR with organic vapor cartridge and pre-filter | Pesticide/herbicide application; PFD* |
| Full-face respirator with organic vapor/acid gas/ammonia gas cartridge | Hazardous residuals handling; EHSO* |
| Full-face APR with acid-gas cartridge | Pool chemical handling operations; PFD* |
| Half-face Air Purifying Respirator (APR) with P100 filter | Boiler maintenance activities, PFD* |
* Use of respiratory protection is required until results of personal air monitoring determine exposure concentration, and engineering controls are evaluated (i.e., to reduce exposure to below PEL)