6-Description - Practices and procedures for use of respiratory protection equipment:

Respirator Selection considerations

Assigned Protection Factor

Respirator Types

Purchase Procedures

Medical Surveillance

Formal Fit Testing

Field Fit Testing

Proper Respirator Fit Considerations

Change Out Schedule

Inspection, Cleaning, Storage, Maintenance

Voluntary Use of Disposable Respirators

7-Responsibilities of Program Administrator, Supervision, Employees.

8-Training - At least annually.

9-Annual Program Review.

This outlines one respiratory safety policy that was individualized for the specific business client.

To read the full policy, click on Respiratory Safety Policy.

While respiratory safety regulations may be cumbersome and involved, it is pretty easy to recognize that a significant segment of any workforce has varying health issues that make them susceptible to airborn irritants. A well crafted respiratory safety policy can be very efficient at preserving optimum health and productivity.

About the Author

Rayce Bannon is a freelance writer who is working closely with Evan Casey and the Staff at Great Lakes Environmental and Safety Consultants.