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13008 MARCOR OSH PROGRAM MANUAL3. The RPPM shall:a. Complete one of the following courses before appointment(training or travel costs are normally provided atorganizational expense):(1) OSHA Training Institute Course 2220, RespiratoryProtection.(2) OSHA Training Institute Education Centers Course2225, Respiratory Protection.(3) Naval Occupational Safety and Health, andEnvironmental Training Center (NAVOSHENVTRACEN) RPPM Course (A-493-0072).(4) Respiratory protection course with at least 32 hoursof training which covers: minimum program requirements andadministration; respirator types, selection, certification, andlimitations; respirator cleaning, maintenance, and inspection;fit testing; respirator cartridge change out schedules; andmedical considerations. The course must provide training in allaspects of 29 CFR 1910.134.b. Develop written SOPs governing the selection, issue,care and use of respirators. Also develop and post work centerSOPs in the general work areas. SOPs shall include pertinentregulations, consensus standards, and emergency and rescueguidance, as necessary.c. Approve in writing, all purchases of nonstandardrespiratory-protective equipment.d. Ensure respiratory protection recommended by theresponsible industrial hygienist is provided to appropriatepersonnel by their organizations.e. Request the responsible industrial hygienist to conducta health hazard evaluation of new or modified work operations toensure appropriate respirators are specified.f. Ensure tenants establish central maintenance facilitiesfor respirator storage, issue, cleaning, and maintenance.13-12