logging in or signing up dust mask safety training 1570 11017 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 1163 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (1) Dislike it (0) Added: January 12, 2009 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 1 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... By: Janice001 (31 month(s) ago) Very educational Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript : Respirator Training–Module 1 Filtering Facepiece Respirators (Dust Masks) Dust Mask Training : Dust Mask Training Training is required for anyone who wears a Dust Mask. We also are providing this training so you will know how to protect your health. If you don’t know how to use a dust mask properly, you can get a false sense of protection. Why Is This Training Required? How Filtering Facepieces Work : How Filtering Facepieces Work How Do Dust Masks Protect You? When used properly, dust masks prevent the inhalation of dust in the air and protects the lungs. When you inhale, air is pulled through the dust mask and dust is captured on the outside of the mask. How Filtering Facepieces Work : How Filtering Facepieces Work Air exhaled out Air inhaled in Air inhaled in Using Filtering Facepieces : Using Filtering Facepieces Limits of Dust Masks Dust masks will leak if they don’t fit your face properly. Dust masks don’t filter out chemical vapors. Dust masks are not adequate for heavy amounts of dust. Dust masks may not be suitable for highly toxic dusts. Dust Mask Protection Factor : Dust Mask Protection Factor How much protection does a dust mask give? Dust masks only provide protection to levels 10 times above the chemical or dust permissible exposure limit (PEL). Wood dust permissible limit – 5 mg/cu. meter Dust mask protects up to 50 mg/cu. meter mg/cu. meter = milligrams per cubic meter Example 9 NIOSH–Approved Dust Masks : NIOSH–Approved Dust Masks Dust masks come in variety of styles and brands. Not all dust masks provide adequate protection for workplace dust. Only NIOSH-approved dust masks can be used for protection against dust levels that exceed the PEL. Not NIOSH-approved NIOSH-approved Types of Dust Masks : Types of Dust Masks N95/R95/P95 masks filter out 95% of dust particles N99/R95/P99 masks filter out 99% of dust particles N100/R100/P100 masks filter out 99.7% of dust particles N99 or N100 masks are recommended for very fine dust or dangerous dusts such as asbestos or silica. Some masks are more protective than others Where Dust Masks Can’t Be Used : Where Dust Masks Can’t Be Used Dust masks will not provide adequate protection in the following situations: Exposure to chemical gases or vapors Dust levels more than 10 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) Oxygen deficiency Dust Mask Fit : Dust Mask Fit Dust Masks Must Fit Properly Dust masks must fit properly to prevent leaks around the edges. Fit-testing must be done before first wearing a dust mask. Beards do not allow a good fit when wearing a dust mask. Replacing Dust Masks : Replacing Dust Masks Dust masks cannot be cleaned or repaired if soiled or damaged. Replace dust masks if breathing becomes difficult, if they are damaged or soiled on the inside. Dispose of dust masks at the end of the day or shift. Torn mask Replace dust masks at least daily Dust Mask Problems : Dust Mask Problems When it Smells Bad or You Feel Sick If you notice an odor, find dust inside the mask, feel ill, or you think your respirator leaks, notify your supervisor. Leave the area if you know your mask is leaking. Quiz : Quiz Question 1 What do filtering facepieces protect you from? solvents and dust only dust and particles nothing much only pollen Quiz : Quiz Question 2 Why can’t you wear a dust mask over a beard? a) The beard will interfere with your breathing b) It will cause the respirator to leak c) It will cause skin irritation d) It will look stupid Quiz : Quiz Question 3 What does it mean if you smell a chemical while wearing your dust mask? a) You may need a different kind of respirator b) The dust mask doesn’t fit properly c) You have a very sensitive nose 23 You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
dust mask safety training 1570 11017 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 1163 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (1) Dislike it (0) Added: January 12, 2009 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 1 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... By: Janice001 (31 month(s) ago) Very educational Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript : Respirator Training–Module 1 Filtering Facepiece Respirators (Dust Masks) Dust Mask Training : Dust Mask Training Training is required for anyone who wears a Dust Mask. We also are providing this training so you will know how to protect your health. If you don’t know how to use a dust mask properly, you can get a false sense of protection. Why Is This Training Required? How Filtering Facepieces Work : How Filtering Facepieces Work How Do Dust Masks Protect You? When used properly, dust masks prevent the inhalation of dust in the air and protects the lungs. When you inhale, air is pulled through the dust mask and dust is captured on the outside of the mask. How Filtering Facepieces Work : How Filtering Facepieces Work Air exhaled out Air inhaled in Air inhaled in Using Filtering Facepieces : Using Filtering Facepieces Limits of Dust Masks Dust masks will leak if they don’t fit your face properly. Dust masks don’t filter out chemical vapors. Dust masks are not adequate for heavy amounts of dust. Dust masks may not be suitable for highly toxic dusts. Dust Mask Protection Factor : Dust Mask Protection Factor How much protection does a dust mask give? Dust masks only provide protection to levels 10 times above the chemical or dust permissible exposure limit (PEL). Wood dust permissible limit – 5 mg/cu. meter Dust mask protects up to 50 mg/cu. meter mg/cu. meter = milligrams per cubic meter Example 9 NIOSH–Approved Dust Masks : NIOSH–Approved Dust Masks Dust masks come in variety of styles and brands. Not all dust masks provide adequate protection for workplace dust. Only NIOSH-approved dust masks can be used for protection against dust levels that exceed the PEL. Not NIOSH-approved NIOSH-approved Types of Dust Masks : Types of Dust Masks N95/R95/P95 masks filter out 95% of dust particles N99/R95/P99 masks filter out 99% of dust particles N100/R100/P100 masks filter out 99.7% of dust particles N99 or N100 masks are recommended for very fine dust or dangerous dusts such as asbestos or silica. Some masks are more protective than others Where Dust Masks Can’t Be Used : Where Dust Masks Can’t Be Used Dust masks will not provide adequate protection in the following situations: Exposure to chemical gases or vapors Dust levels more than 10 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) Oxygen deficiency Dust Mask Fit : Dust Mask Fit Dust Masks Must Fit Properly Dust masks must fit properly to prevent leaks around the edges. Fit-testing must be done before first wearing a dust mask. Beards do not allow a good fit when wearing a dust mask. Replacing Dust Masks : Replacing Dust Masks Dust masks cannot be cleaned or repaired if soiled or damaged. Replace dust masks if breathing becomes difficult, if they are damaged or soiled on the inside. Dispose of dust masks at the end of the day or shift. Torn mask Replace dust masks at least daily Dust Mask Problems : Dust Mask Problems When it Smells Bad or You Feel Sick If you notice an odor, find dust inside the mask, feel ill, or you think your respirator leaks, notify your supervisor. Leave the area if you know your mask is leaking. Quiz : Quiz Question 1 What do filtering facepieces protect you from? solvents and dust only dust and particles nothing much only pollen Quiz : Quiz Question 2 Why can’t you wear a dust mask over a beard? a) The beard will interfere with your breathing b) It will cause the respirator to leak c) It will cause skin irritation d) It will look stupid Quiz : Quiz Question 3 What does it mean if you smell a chemical while wearing your dust mask? a) You may need a different kind of respirator b) The dust mask doesn’t fit properly c) You have a very sensitive nose 23