216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-50-15-1.10

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 216-RICR-50-15-1.10 - Licensee Respiratory Protection

1.10.1General Requirement

All license applications from Asbestos Contractors shall include a written respiratory protection program in accordance with the requirements of OSHA 29 C.F.R. § 1910.134(c) incorporated by reference at § 1.2(C) of this Part and 29 C.F.R. § 1926.1101(h) incorporated by reference at § 1.2(A) of this Part. This program shall be posted at all projects requiring asbestos abatement activities over more than a single day.

1.10.2Selection Requirements

Respirators shall be selected that meet the level of protection requirements contained in OSHA 29 C.F.R. § 1926.1101(h) incorporated by reference at § 1.2(A) of this Part and shall be utilized in accordance with OSHA 29 C.F.R. § 1910.134 incorporated by reference at § 1.2(C) of this Part.

1.10.3Fitting of Respirators

A. Each Asbestos Supervisor and Asbestos Worker shall be given an opportunity to try on a variety of respirator styles and sizes and to select a respirator for comfortable fit.

B. Each Asbestos Supervisor and Asbestos Worker shall be instructed in the performance of positive and negative pressure fit checks and be able to successfully perform them.

C. Each Asbestos Supervisor and Asbestos Worker shall be fit tested using generally acceptable quantitative fit testing methods or by qualitative fit testing procedures as detailed in the OSHA Construction Industry Standard, 29 C.F.R. § 1910.134 Appendix A incorporated by reference at § 1.2(C) of this Part, and adequately pass the selected fit test procedure.

D. Asbestos Supervisors and Asbestos Workers shall be provided with the brand name and model number of respirators that they have been fitted for and are trained to use.

1.10.4Prohibited Activity

A. No Asbestos Supervisor, Asbestos Worker, or agent shall be permitted in the work area without the respiratory protection required for the level of exposure in the workplace. This requirement shall be strictly enforced by the Asbestos Contractor.

B. No personnel with beards, long sideburns or other physical characteristics which interfere with negative pressure respirator faceplate-to-face seal shall be permitted in the work area when respiratory protection is required by the level of exposure.

216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-50-15-1.10

Amended effective 1/1/2019