navmc dir 5100.8 marine corps occupational safety and ... - US Navy

MARCOR OSH PROGRAM MANUAL 13008h. Chemical cartridge/canister air-purifying respiratorsmay be used (up to their maximum use concentration) forprotection against substances without good warning properties,including isocyanates, if a cartridge change out schedule isdeveloped and implemented. Activities shall:(1) Implement a change out schedule for chemicalcanisters/cartridges based on objective information or data thatwill ensure that canisters and cartridges are changed before theend of their service life. Activities must describe this data,along with the logic for relying on the change out schedule, intheir respirator programs. The change out schedule should beincluded in written SOPs.(2) Change chemical canisters/cartridges according tothe manufacturer’s directions, or based on objective dataobtained as indicated in 29 CFR 1910.134.i. Voluntary Respirator Use. When respirators are notrequired, voluntary use of respirators are limited to afiltering face piece, which will be selected by the RPPM.Marine Corps commands will supply the respirators. Personnelmust be trained on the proper use and care of this respirator;however, they do not have to be placed in the medicalsurveillance program.9. Respirator Inspectiona. All respirators shall be inspected before and after use.b. Respirators and self-contained breathing apparatus keptfor emergency use shall be inspected monthly. Records ofinspection dates and findings shall be maintained.10. Respirator Cleaning and Disinfecting. Respirators shall becleaned and disinfected after each use. Follow proceduresprovided by the RPPM, manufacturer, or 29 CFR 1910.134.11. Storage of Respiratorsa. Clean respirators shall be stored in sealed plasticbags, away from sunlight, heat, extreme cold, excessive13-15