A regulated system of hazard evaluation, exposure control, respirator selection, medical evaluation, fit testing, training, use, maintenance, and program review when respirators are required.
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Meaning and boundaries
A disposable mask selected by product name alone is not a respiratory-protection program, and wet processing does not prove that airborne exposure is absent.
Why it matters in glass restoration
Glass particles, dried slurry, aerosols, substrate contaminants, coatings, cleaning chemicals, and site materials may create different respiratory hazards.
Related terms
References
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations / OSHA — 29 CFR 1910.134 — Respiratory Protection
Publisher’s original source - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health — NIOSH Pocket Guide: Silica, Amorphous
Publisher’s original source - Electronic Code of Federal Regulations / OSHA — 29 CFR 1910.1200 — Hazard Communication
Publisher’s original source