Respirator Decision Walk
Apply a respirator decision path that starts with exposure control and ends with fit, inspection, and cartridge readiness.
Tank-room gasket job The ventilation fan is down, solvent odor is present, and organic vapor cartridges are available. The crew is asking whether respirators are enough to proceed. The wrong first decision can turn respirators into a substitute for exposure control. OSHA respiratory logic Control exposure first, then verify respirator readiness. Respirators protect only after the atmosphere, respirator type, user fit, and equipment condition have all been checked. Shortcut Grab cartridges and enter. Respiratory protection becomes a controlled program decision. A respirator is appropriate only when it is suitable for the hazard and used within a functioning respiratory protection program.…
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