This federal agency is responsible for developing and enforcing regulations to protect employees from health and safety hazards. In addition, the Sr. Director of Environmental Services functions as a consultant on an as needed basis to resolve technical and other issues. The Medical School s affiliate, Bellevue, has selected the Technol PFR 95 as its primary respirator. 5.2 Each department is responsible for designating individuals to train departmental employees. 5.5 Initial training includes a demonstration and practice in how the respirators should be worn and how to adjust them.
All training is documented.
Examples of the forms used to document training are included as Appendix B. Departments are encouraged to forward copies of training records to Environmental Services. 6.1 Each employee receives a qualitative fit test when they are trained about the respirator. 6.3 Respirators may not be worn when conditions prevent a good face seal. Employees may not waive their right to proper respiratory protection. All fit-testing must be documented.