Innovations Manufacturing utilizes engineering and mechanical means to prevent the release of airborne contaminants from entering the breathing air of our work areas.
Respirators are an effective method of protection against designated hazards when properly selected and worn. Testing at the Company factories has not indicated any instances where respiratory protection is required, therefor there is not a respiratory protection management program currently in use.
In some instances, a worker may choose to wear a respirator even though the company does not require the use of respirators. However, if a respirator is used improperly or not kept clean and maintained as recommended by the manufacturer, the respirator itself can become a hazard to the user.
If you provide and utilize your own respirator on a voluntary basis, you are responsible for the care and maintenance of that respirator. You should also take whatever precautions that are recommended by the manufacturer.
In addition, you must meet the following requirements if utilizing a voluntary respirator on company property:
- Read and heed all instructions provided by the manufacturer on use, maintenance, cleaning and care, and warnings regarding the respirators’ limitations.
- Do not wear your respirators into an atmosphere containing contaminants for which the respirator is not designed to protect against.
- Keep track of your respirator so that you do not mistakenly use someone else’s respirator or allow your respirator to be used by somebody else.
The following safety material is provided as an educational resource for voluntary respirator users.