Palisades is performing a benchmark reviewing established methods to meet 29CFR1910 requirements.
Specifically we are interested as to how sites conduct/document employee surveys (evaluations) for equipment use and issues. Regulation requirements: 1910.134(l)(2) The employer shall regularly consult employees required to use respirators to assess the employees' views on program effectiveness and to identify any problems. Any problems that are identified during this assessment shall be corrected. Factors to be assessed include, but are not limited to: 1910.134(l)(2)(i) Respirator fit (including the ability to use the respirator without interfering with effective workplace performance); 1910.134(l)(2)(ii) Appropriate respirator selection for the hazards to which the employee is exposed; 1910.134(l)(2)(iii) Proper respirator use under the workplace conditions the employee encounters; and 1910.134(l)(2)(iv) Proper respirator maintenance. Thanks for any assistance that can be provided. Mike Michael Ginzel Senior Health Physicist Palisades Station 27780 Blue Star Memorial Highway Covert, MI. 49043 Phone: 269-764-3089 Fax: 269-764-2439
