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SECTION Occupational Safety&Health <br /> STANDARD <br /> OPERATING S.O.G. No: 402.02 <br /> GUIDELINES <br /> SUBJECT SCBA Training <br /> 3. A list of members who have been approved to wear a respirator after <br /> their medical status and physical test will be kept. <br /> E. Members who have facial hair, such as a mustache, sideburns, or a beard <br /> that passes between the skin and the sealing surface of the respirator <br /> facepiece will not be permitted to wear an SCBA or SABA. <br /> 1. Other items such as eyeglasses and protective hoods will not be <br /> allowed to extend between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the <br /> face. <br /> F. Members will be properly fitted with respiratory protection. <br /> 1. All members will undergo a fit test to ensure an adequate face to mask <br /> seal. <br /> a. Only trained and qualified technicians or instructors will perform the <br /> fit tests. <br /> 2. Members whose facial features are altered by substantial increases or <br /> decreases in body weight will require testing in addition to the annual <br /> test. <br /> 3. Records for member's fit test approval will be maintained by the <br /> Training Lieutenant. <br /> G. Responsibility for cleaning and disinfecting will be assigned to the member <br /> who wears the respirator and has been properly trained. <br /> 1. Members will be required to clean and disinfect their respirators when <br /> used routinely. When respirators are used occasionally, periodic <br /> cleaning and disinfecting will be appropriate. <br /> 2. Where respirators are worn by more than one user, the respirator will <br /> be cleaned and disinfected after each use. <br /> H. Members will clean and disinfect all respirators according to the specific <br /> procedures of the manufacturer's recommendations. <br /> I. Members will store all respirators in a convenient, clean and sanitary <br /> location. <br /> 1. Members will pack or store respirators so that the facepiece and <br /> exhalation valves will rest in the normal position. <br /> J. The TRT will, prior to actual use, provide training in the operation, care <br /> and maintenance of the specific type of breathing apparatus to all <br /> members. <br /> 1. All members will receive formalized training annually to ensure <br /> competent and efficient use of the equipment provided. <br /> 2. A competent person who is qualified will conduct training for members. <br /> Page 3 of 9 <br />