PART VII PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT — Inspection and maintenance of respiratory protection equipment
86(a)
equipment used in routine situations is inspected before each use and after cleaning;
86
(1) Respiratory protection equipment that is issued for the exclusive use of an employee shall be cleaned and disinfected as often as necessary to maintain it in a sanitary condition.
86(2)
Respiratory protection equipment that is issued for the use of more than one employee shall be cleaned and disinfected before being worn by different individuals.
86(3)
An employer shall ensure that respiratory protection equipment is inspected as follows:
86(b)
equipment maintained for use in emergency situations is inspected at least once monthly and according to the manufacturer’s recommendations, and is checked for proper function before and after each use; and
86(c)
emergency escape only equipment is inspected before being carried into the workplace for use.
86(4)
Where an inspection conducted under subsection (3) reveals damage, the equipment shall be discarded.
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