Purpose
The purpose of this written Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) is to:
o Protect Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» employees and students from identified inhalation exposure & respiratory hazards (e.g. harmful dusts, fogs, fumes, mists, gases, smokes, sprays, or vapors).
o Establish Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»’s written compliance as required by OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134).
The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Respiratory Protection Plan contains guidelines for administering an effective Respiratory Protection Program and provides the information, training, and equipment necessary for proper selection, use, and maintenance of respirators.
Engineering controls, such as ventilation devices and substitution of less toxic materials, are the first line of defense from inhalation hazards at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»; however, engineering controls may not be always feasible for some operations or may not always completely control the hazards. In these situations, respirators and other personal protective equipment must be used.
Scope and Application
Compliance with his document is a requirement for all personnel who are required to wear a respirator during work & school assignments, or who elect to voluntarily wear a respirator when one is not required (when voluntary status us approved).
Personnel required to participate in the respiratory protection program do so at no cost to themselves. The expense associated with required training, medical evaluations, and respiratory protection equipment as well as post exposure treatment will be absorbed by the employing department or other university funds.