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Inspection During Cleaning
J. Make sure that the gaskets fit prop- Inspection During Cleaning
erly in the filter holders.
The respirator must also be inspected during
K. If the filters seal directly against the cleaning:
facepiece, be sure that the sealing surface is not
torn, chipped, cut, or otherwise damaged. 1. Use the same inspection procedures followed
before and after each use, but remove all parts
L. Inspect the filters to be sure that the of the respirator from the mask and check for
threads are not scratched, chipped, dented, or dirt, damage, and nonflexibility.
otherwise damaged.
2. Replace defective parts.
Inspect PAPRs as follows:
3. Thoroughly wash, disinfect, and reassemble
A. Stretch out the corrugated breathing the parts and mask.
tube to inspect it for cuts, abrasions, and pin-
holes.
A
Repairing,epairing,
S
Cleaning,leaning,
C R Andnd Storingtoring
Respirators Used For Protection
B. Inspect the blower assembly and Respirators Used For Protection
batteries as described by the manufacturer. Against TB
Against TB
C. The inspection procedures for half-
masks and full facepieces used with PAPRs are I Introductionntroduction
the same as those described above.
The OSHA respirator regulation (see Appendix
D. If the PAPR is equipped with a hood A) requires that respirators be properly cleaned,
or helmet, inspect according to the manu- repaired, and stored. A proper maintenance pro-
facturer’s instructions. gram ensures that the worker’s respirator remains
as effective as when it was new.
Inspect supplied-air respirators as
Cleaning
follows: Cleaning
A. The inspection procedures for Generally, disposable respirators do not need to
half-masks and full facepieces used with be cleaned or maintained. If they are soiled or
supplied-air devices are the same as those otherwise damaged they are discarded. How-
described for air-purifying respirators (ex- ever, some manufacturers make disposable res-
cluding filter cartridges). If the respirator pirators that look like replaceable respirators
is equipped with a corrugated hose, stretch (filters cannot be removed or replacement parts
it out and inspect for cuts, abrasions, and are not available) and the facepiece may require
pinholes. some cleaning.
B. Check the condition of the air Replaceable filter respirators must be carefully
supply hose, including attachments and maintained. The manufacturer’s recommenda-
end fittings. tions should be followed to ensure proper func-
tioning of the respirator. The following discus-
C. Check the regulator as described by sion of maintenance procedures should help
the manufacturer. users understand the overall process:
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