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for that particular respirator. Use only replace- complishing this is to install a box with suffi-
ment parts from the respirator manufacturer. cient compartments for storing all the respira-
tors required in that area. The storage bin
3. Reassemble the respirator and its parts. would look like a mail box with slots for each
user’s respirator. Each slot would be labeled
4. Attach new filters to the respirator. with the user’s name.
5. Inspect the entire respirator for complete- 3. Never store disposable respirators in pockets,
ness and tightness of parts. plastic bags, or other confined areas.
4. Store replaceable filter half-mask and full
Storage facepiece respirators in plastic bags after
Storage
drying and keep them in storage cabinets.
Store respirators as follows: Store them in a single layer with the
facepieces and exhalation valves in normal
1. Fulfill OSHA requirements by packing or positions to prevent the elastomer from tak-
storing the respirators so that the facepieces ing a permanent “set.”
and exhalation valves rest in normal positions
[29 CFR 1910.139(f)(5)(ii)]. Impaired function
will result if the elastomer sets in an abnormal NOTE: Always read and follow the manufacturer's
position. instructions for cleaning, sanitizing, repairing,
inspecting, and storing the respirator.
2. Store disposable respirators at the entrance
to designated TB areas so that users can pick Two example SOPs for maintenance, clean-
them up when entering. One method for ac- ing, and storage follow:
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