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Toolbox talk: respirator fit and use

A respirator only works if it seals. About 5 minutes.

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  • About 5 minutes
  • 6 points
  • Attendance recorded in Reldro
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Why this matters

Dust masks and respirators protect your lungs only when they're the right type, fit well, and are worn all the time.

What to cover

  1. Choose the respirator for the hazard. A basic dust mask won't stop everything.
  2. Be fit-tested where the rules require it.
  3. Be clean-shaven where the seal sits.
  4. Check the seal each time you put it on.
  5. Replace filters when they're worn or hard to breathe through.
  6. Store the respirator clean and dry.

Ask the crew

  • What hazard is your respirator for?
  • When were you last fit-tested?
  • Where do you keep it?

One thing to do today

Check that each respirator on site matches its task and fits.

Use this toolbox talk in Reldro

  • It arrives ready to edit, and your crew uses it on their phone, even without signal.
  • Failed items become corrective actions with an owner and a due date.
  • Every completed one is kept with the site, the date and who did it.
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