OSHA Respiratory Protection 2

Question 1

An air-purifying respirator (APR) is NOT suitable for which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

Atmospheres where the oxygen level is below 19.5%

Answer

Air-purifying respirators filter ambient air and cannot compensate for oxygen-deficient atmospheres; a supplied-air respirator or SCBA must be used instead.

Question 2

What information must be included in a written Respiratory Protection Program required by OSHA?

Accepted Answer

Procedures for selecting, using, fitting, inspecting, cleaning, and storing respirators

Answer

OSHA's standard requires a comprehensive written program covering respirator selection, use, medical evaluation, fit testing, maintenance, and training.

Question 3

Who is responsible for administering a respirator program under OSHA's standard?

Accepted Answer

A program administrator who is suitably trained and knowledgeable in respiratory protection

Answer

OSHA requires a qualified program administrator with the training and knowledge to properly manage all elements of the respiratory protection program.

Question 4

What does the color-coding system on respirator cartridges indicate?

Accepted Answer

The type of contaminant the cartridge is designed to protect against

Answer

NIOSH uses a standardized color-coding system on cartridge labels to identify the type of chemical hazard each cartridge is rated to protect against.

Question 5

When must employees using filtering facepiece (disposable) respirators perform a user seal check?

Accepted Answer

Each time the respirator is put on

Answer

A user seal check must be performed every time a respirator is donned to confirm an adequate seal is achieved before entering the hazardous area.

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OSHA Respiratory Protection 2