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VIII. Training Employees required to wear respiratory protective equipment must be trained in the selection, care, use and limitations of that equipment. This annual training will be completed for tightfitting and loose-fitting facepiece respirators, in EHS0310, Respirator Training. EHS0310 includes fit testing, as described in the Fit Testing section of this document. In addition to EHS0310, there are separate training classes for airline and SCBA use. EHS0310 is a prerequisite for the airline and SCBA trainings, since EHS0310 includes the required respirator fit testing. Training of voluntary users of filtering facepiece respirators is provided in EHS0311, Respirator Awareness Training (Dust Mask). This training is required one time only. EHS0310 training may vary depending on the type of respirator to be issued and the nature of the airborne hazard. At a minimum, the training shall include: • the purpose of respiratory protective equipment • the prerequisites for respirator use, including medical qualification, training, and fit testing • the different types of respirators, their specific application, selection, and limitations • the issuance procedure for respirators • the use of respirators, including field seal checking procedures; • cleaning and sanitizing procedures • the proper storage of respirators • inspection and maintenance procedures • a review of the LBNL Respiratory Protection Training Review Guidelines (Appendix I) and • viewing a respiratory protection training video/DVD, or equivalent instruction Supervisors or work leads of employees that are required to wear a respirator must complete EHS0318, Respirator Supervisor Training (though this course is not required, just recommended, for supervisors of Filtering Facepiece respirators). This is a web-based training and must be taken every three years. Users of SCBAs will complete EHS0315, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus training, in addition to EHS0310, on an annual basis. Users of other air supplying respirators will complete either EHS0312, Airline Connected to Air Compressor or EHS0313, Airline Connected to Air Cylinder, as appropriate. Training completion is documented in the EHS Training Database. IX. Program Effectiveness A. Respirator Program Evaluation Regular reviews of respirator use and program effectiveness will be conducted by the RPPA or designated reviewer, to ensure that respirator use is in accordance with these requirements, and to assess the employees’ views on Program effectiveness and to identify employee concerns. These reviews will also ensure that the Program is being properly implemented. LBNL Respiratory Protection Program Page 19 V2.4 Revised 3/28/12
Applicable lessons learned will be communicated to respirator wearers. If necessary, respirator wearers will be required to repeat their respirator training. In addition, the supervisors of employees who wear respirators shall periodically audit respirator storage locations and proper use. Any problems found will be corrected. If non-compliances are identified, and they are not immediately corrected, they will be entered into the Corrective Action Tracking System. B. Program Audits In addition to reviews by the RPPA and supervisors, periodic reviews of the LBNL Respiratory Protection Program will be performed by a knowledgeable person not directly associated with the program. C. Recordkeeping Records of Hazard Evaluations, training, and fit testing are maintained in files in the Respirator Program Training Room. Electronic records of the fit testing are maintained in the EH&S Fit Test Database. LBNL Respiratory Protection Program Page 20 V2.4 Revised 3/28/12
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