The costs will be recharged to the employee's administrative unit. The Medical History Questionnaire will be reviewed by an occupational health care professional for medical approval. Employees who are medically denied will not be issued a respirator, and additional referral to the occupational health physician may be required. Pertinent State and Federal regulations, as well as campus policies, will also be discussed. The length of these instruction sessions vary with the type of equipment being described.
Selection is dependent upon the type and concentration of the contaminant.
Maintenance and Care Of Respirators A. Respirator Maintenance and Care - The User Primary responsibility for maintaining the respirator in proper and clean condition rests with the employee. Before each use, inspect your equipment for defects, signs of wear, or damage. Make sure it is clean before you put it on. After each use, clean and disinfect your respirator with an alcohol wipe. Clean the inside first, then the outside, so exterior contaminants don't get inside the mask.