Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00412:body:0:p22
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00412
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 59744–62905

be fitted for each person individually. The tightness of all connections and the condition of the face piece, headbands and valves should be checked before each use. Air supplied respirators may be required in some situations, for example confined spaces. Select air supplied respirators that generate less noise so the worker can hear warning signals and will not become easily tangled or caught on other objects.
masks, half face respirators and                                                                        * Respirators should closely fit the wearer to provide its designed protection, it is essential that an adequate face seal is achieved. They should be cleaned and disinfected with a broad-spectrum disinfectant in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions after each use. They should also be inspected for damage before and after each use. Filters should be changed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and stored to prevent contaminations, damage and deterioration. Airline filters should be changed as required.
air supplied respirators)                                                                               * For further information refer to: AS/NZS 1715: Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment and AS/NZS 1716: Respiratory protective devices.

Two part polyurethane paint
When spraying two part polyurethane paint the sprayer should wear:
    * an air-supplied respirator, and
    * full length overalls with hood, appropriate chemically resistant gloves and eye protection.
Alternative respiratory protection may only be used in situations where the use of supplied air respirators increases the risk of injury to the operator due to falls, trips or slips.

Two part epoxy paints and two part catalysed acrylic paint
The respiratory protective equipment required will depend on the toxicity of the paint and the conditions under which the paints are applied. When selecting respirators, the following points should be considered:
    * exposure standards for the various paint components. Exposure standards have not
      been established for some of the hazardous components of these paints, for example curing agents
    * the information provided in the manufacturer's SDS
    * ventilation in the area where the paint is to be applied
    * the level and duration of exposure, and
    * the protection factor of the respirator.
No person should use two part epoxy paint or two part catalysed acrylic paint without first considering the information provided in the SDS for these paints.
When spraying two part epoxy paint or two part catalysed acrylic paint the sprayer should wear:
    * respiratory protection that maintains exposures below the exposure standard. Where there is no exposure standard, exposures should be kept as low as reasonably achievable. Half face respirators with combined particulate/organic vapour cartridges may be used in well ventilated areas. Higher protection factors, for example full face or powered air purifying respirators, will be required where ventilation is not adequate. When spraying in poorly ventilated or enclosed areas, particular care