COC CLS - Healthy Safety Environment - NIKE, Inc. - The Journey

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
• Change schedules may be determined by either experimental or analytical methods,
manufacturer’s recommendation or using mathematical models (e.g. Yoon-Nelson
Mathematical Model).
3. TRAINING—
Respiratory protection training will be conducted at the time of initial assignment and at least
annually for all employees who are required to wear respirators to safely perform their job functions.
Training must include as a minimum:
• Proper procedures for putting on and taking off respirators (including seal check
process).
• Proper cleaning and storage.
• Cartridge replacement procedures where applicable.
• Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, use, or maintenance can
compromise the protective effect of the respirator limitations and capabilities of the
respirator.
• Limitations and capabilities of the respirator.
• Use in emergency situations.
• Recognition of medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent effective use.
• General requirements of this standard.
• Retraining is required annually and when:
- Workplace conditions change, new types of respirators are used.
- Inadequacies in the employee’s knowledge or use indicate need.
• Program Evaluation- Contractors must conduct evaluations of the workplace as
necessary to ensure proper implementation of the program, and consult with employees
to ensure proper use.
4. DOCUMENTATION
Training Records: Each facility must maintain training records for a minimum of 3 years.
Incident Records: Each facility must maintain incident records for a minimum of 5 years.
Other Records:
a. Current risk assessment.
b. Current fit test records (Respirators only).
c. Inspection records for a minimum of 3 years.
d. Records of medical evaluations must be retained and made available.
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