Workers will not attempt to close a valve if there is any fuel oil spray. Workers will wear respirators when they clean the fire box side of the boiler. Large quantities of soot are present. The type of respirator will be determined when sampling is done in June, 2000. The Boiler Plant has two full-face respirators.
Several workers have beards.
Workers have minimal exposure to mineral spirits and paint strippers. No respirator required. Painters who spray paint are medically evaluated. Half-mask with HEPA filters or N95 respirators will be worn when recharging fire extinguishers. All Safety Office personnel are medically evaluated every year.