Respiratory Protective Equipment ( RPE ) maintenance program
The PCBU must ensure that RPE is maintained , repaired or replaced so that it continues to be effective . A competent person should administer an RPE maintenance program in accordance with the manufacturer ’ s instructions .
Supporting documents : [ for example clean-shaven policy , user manuals ]
Worker name |
Respirator details ( make , model , size ) |
RPE supply date |
Fit test conducted [ name & date ] |
Scheduled retest date |
Training conducted by [ name & date ] |
Maintenance schedule
( as per manufacturer ’ s instructions )
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Air monitoring |
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The PCBU should undertake air monitoring at least every 12 months if :
• they are uncertain whether the airborne concentration of silica dust exceeds the workplace exposure standard , or
• monitoring is necessary to determine whether there is a risk to the health of workers .
Air monitoring should be conducted by an independent , competent person . For example , a certified occupational hygienist , or a person with recognised equivalent competency under an international certification scheme .
Details
Carried out by : [ insert name of independent competent person ]
On : [ insert date ] In response to [ insert specific trigger ]
Task details
Actions arising from air monitoring report recommendations
Managing the risks of respirable crystalline silica from engineered stone in the workplace - Code of Practice 56 of 57