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A respiratory protection device (respirator) is used to protect a wearer from the inhalation of harmful atmospheres. The use of respirators is acceptable only when engineering or work practice controls are inadequate or not feasible, or while these controls are being developed. Work area environments shall also be evaluated periodically to determine appropriate levels of respiratory protection.
Since respirators are the least satisfactory means of exposure control, it is necessary that they be carefully selected and fitted, inspected and cleaned regularly, maintained properly and replaced when necessary. Wearers must be medically approved for respirator use and trained regularly. Contact EH&S to schedule respirator training and fit testing.
