OSHA Fit Test Program - HOODS / HALF MASKS
Here is the link to OSHA and their Fit test procedure for Hoods and 1/2 Face Masks.
Manual: http://www.osha.gov/dts/osta/otm/otm_viii/otm_viii_2.html
Video: English and Spanish Versions- http:// |
OSHA Required - Written Respiratory Protection Program
Stay up to date on what OSHA requires from you. OSHA fines can start at $10,000. Here is a link to the American Chemical Council. I suggest you print a copy and put it in your OSHA binder (are we allo |
OSHA Fit Test Program - FACE MASKS
Having an established "Fit Test Program" for your employees is an OSHA mandate and not just friendly advice. Failure to meet OSHA standards can rack up to $10,000 in fines per occurrence. Here i |
PPE and OSHA standards for training employees
Here is a link to the OSHA site that will give you a brochure on what employees are expected to know about proper PPE required for their job.
http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3151.pdf (copy/pas |
OSHA VIDEO: Respiratory Protection in Construction
10 Minute video. Respiratory Protection in Construction (English) Proteccion Respiratoria en la Construccion (Espaņol)
http://www.osha.gov/video/respiratory_protection/construction.html (copy/past |
Dangers of compressed air
Atmospheric air typically contains 2 million dirt particles per cubic ft. Of that, 80% of these particles are less than 2 microns in size and are too small to be captured by the compressor intake fil |
MSDS Sheets: Is it acceptable to distribute copies of MSDSs and consider that to be training?
This was copied from the OSHA web site: Response: OSHA's Hazard Communication standard (HCS) contains the required, minimum elements in an employee information and training program. See, 29 CFR |