Scott 2, Operation And Maintenance Instructions

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WARNING
THE FAILURE TO CHOOSE A RESPIRATOR EQUIPPED WITH A AIR FILTRATION
ELEMENT AND/OR FILTER SUITABLE FOR THE CONTAMINANT(S) IN THE ATMO-
SPHERE OR LIKELY TO BE RELEASED IN THE ATMOSPHERE MAY RESULT IN THE
RESPIRATOR PROVIDING LITTLE OR NO PROTECTION AGAINST THE CONTAMI-
NATED ATMOSPHERE AND MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
FAILURE TO FIT THE RESPIRATOR TO THE USER MAY RESULT IN LITTLE OR NO
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION AND MAY EXPOSE THE WEARER TO SUBSTANCES
WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
THE INFORMATION IN THIS INSTRUCTION IS MEANT TO SUPPLEMENT, NOT TO
REPLACE, AN ORGANIZED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM WHICH COM-
PLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF “PRACTICES FOR RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION,” Z88.2-1992 OR THE REQUIREMENTS OF OSHA STANDARD 29 CFR
1910.134, OR OTHER PERTINENT NATIONAL RECOGNIZED STANDARDS (LIKE THE
COAST GUARD, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, OR IN CANADIAN STANDARD
CSA Z94.4, 1992. SEE WARNING ON FIRST PAGE OF THIS DOCUMENT.
LIMITATIONS ON USE
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LIMITATIONS ON USE
1. INTENDED USE:
The SCOTT PROFLOW 2 respirator is intended for use as respiratory protection from
airborne contaminants.
2. TRAINING REQUIRED BEFORE USE:
The personnel using this respirator must have received training in accordance with
their employer’s respiratory protection program and in accordance with the require-
ments set forth by ANSI, OSHA, and other recognized respiratory protection standards
(see
WARNING on first page of this instruction). Each individual using the respirator
must also have received training in the use of the respirator including, but not limited
to, pre-use check, donning, leak check, use, doffing (removal) and after use care of
the respirator.
3. IDENTITY AND CONCENTRATION OF CONTAMINANT MUST BE KNOWN BEFORE USE:
The SCOTT PROFLOW 2 respirator may only be used in areas where the identity of the
airborne contaminant has been determined, by test, measurement, or other means, and
that the air filtration media used is effective in removing the contaminant from the air.
4. USE NOT PERMITTED IN IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS TO LIFE AND HEALTH
(IDLH) ATMOSPHERES:
During use of this respirator, the employer must monitor the level of contamination in the
atmosphere and provide for the withdrawal of the using personnel in the event that the
contamination level increases to immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) levels.
5. FIT TESTING OF USERS REQUIRED BEFORE USE:
Before the SCOTT PROFLOW 2 respirator can be used, the employer must have fit
tested the personnel who will be using the respirator with the appropriate facepiece, iden-
tified the best fitting size and/or style for each individual and provided for the availability of
the correct size and/or style for use by the individuals who will use the respirator. The fit
testing shall be Quantitative test outlined in Appendix A and B of 29 CFR paragraph 1910.134
(the OSHA fit tests) or in an equally effective or more effective manner.