Respiratory Protection Program

When working with chemicals, we don't need to worry about the area being well-ventilated.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

When working with chemicals, we should make sure the area we are working in is well-ventilated.

Which mask(s) DON'T protect users from gases and vapors.

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When is respiratory protection required?

• Whenever engineering controls are not feasible or effective.

• As specified by OSHA standards.

• During emergencies and non-routine tasks.

• All of them!

If we find ourselves in a situation where we are using chemicals in a non-ventilated area, what should we NOT do?

• Keep working.

• Use a filtering facepiece (cloth, medical, or dust mask)

• Use a half or full-face respirator.

• Talk to our supervisor about ventilating the area or needing proper respiratory protection.

Exposure to airborne contaminants really are not that dangerous to our health.

• True

• False