PART VII PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT — Respiratory protection
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(1) When a worker is or may be exposed to an oxygen deficient atmosphere or harmful concentrations of air contaminants, atmospheric contamination shall be prevented to the extent practicable by accepted engineering controls and when engineering or other controls are not practicable, appropriate respiratory protection equipment shall be used in accordance with this section.
84(2)
Respiratory protection equipment shall be provided by an employer when the equipment is necessary to protect the health of a worker.
84(3)
An employer shall ensure that compressed air, compressed oxygen, liquid air and liquid oxygen used for respiration comply with the specifications of CSA Code Z180.1 Compressed Breathing Air and Systems.
84(4)
An employer shall ensure that compressed oxygen is not used in atmosphere-supplying respiratory equipment that has previously used compressed air.
84(5)
Access points shall display signs warning that respiratory protection equipment is required and naming the contaminant or hazard involved.
84(6)
An employer shall ensure that sufficient workers who are trained in rescue procedures are immediately available whenever workers are working in areas where an oxygen deficient atmosphere or hazardous contaminants may be present.
84(7)
A rescue worker referred to in subsection (6) shall have immediate access to appropriate breathing apparatus or other aids necessary to effect a rescue.
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