Respiratory protection

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Identify the Understand the
Respiratory contaminants
Hazards effect on workers
The 3M
Four-Step
Method 4
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Select the Train in proper
appropriate respirator use
respirator and care
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The Four Step Method

Identify the hazard
Assess the degree of risk
Select appropriate PPE
Train in the proper use

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Step 1

Oxygen Deficiency

Particulates

Gases and Vapours

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The air we breathe

O2 21%

Other 1%
gases

N2 78%
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Oxygen Deficiency

Welding in confined spaces

without ventilation

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 AAD
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Particulates
Dust particles

Sanding dust

Spray mist

Welding fumes

Fibers 5
Dusts

Dusts are formed as solid materials

are broken into smaller particles,
such as by sanding, crushing or
grinding. The smaller the dust, the
longer it hangs in the air and the
easier it is to inhale.
Mists

Mists are tiny liquid droplets

usually generated during
spraying operations. Many mists
are a combination of several
hazardous ingredients.
Fumes

Fumes occur when metals are

heated and then quickly cooled.
This creates very fine solid
particles that drift in the air.
Gases

Gases are substances that are

neither liquids nor solids at
room temperature and pressure.
Gases can travel far and fast
from their source , often
undetected,.
Vapors

Vapors are substances that

evaporate from liquids or solids,
for example, as water evaporates
to create humidity. Solvents ,
Adhesives ,Cleaners
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Step 2

Measurable factors :

Exposure time

Concentration

Other factors

Breathing frequency

Individual sensitivity

Toxicity
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Step 2
Health effects

Respiratory tract

Other organs

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Step 2
Health effects

Acute

Chronic

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Dangers To The Inner Organs

Brain

Lung

Liver
Kidney
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Step 3
Choose the right Respirator

Particulates
There is no universal
respirator

The Respirator needs to fit

the wearer properly

Bearded people can have

face seal leakage

Use both straps

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3 CLASSES FLAT FOLD
FFP1 9300 series
FFP2
FFP3High protection
 CUP SHAPE

8822 or 06922 FFP2

WELDING MASK
06920/9925
WELDING FUMES
OZON
Flame retardent
Special filter layer
Respiratory Protection : Filters

Chemical Cartridge Particulate Filters

Filters

Vapors
Gases

Activated Carbon Structure

Microfiber Filter
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Step 3
Choose the right Respirator size

Active carbon filters protect

against organic solvent vapours

These filters are called A filters

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6000 series with A1 /OV filter
For paint solvents
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How long will my filter it last?

Nature of the Activated Carbon
Contaminant Cartridge Service
Life
S-200 Supplied air system
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Step 4
Correct size and fitting

Fit test

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Qualitative Fit Test
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Step 4
Fit check

* negative
positive

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Maintenance
Inspection

Cleaning

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4 steps

1. Identifythe hazard
2.Assess the degree of risk
3.Select appropriate PPE
4.Train in the proper use

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Thank You,
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