CPC Inspection and Storage
Proper inspection and storage of chemically protective clothing (CPC) will help ensure the reusability of the PPE and reduce long term expenses.
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An effective PPE inspection program will probably feature five different inspections:
- inspection and operational testing of equipment received from the factory or distributor
- inspection of equipment as it is issued to workers
- inspection after use or training and before maintenance
- periodic inspection of stored equipment
- periodic inspection when a question arises concerning the appropriateness of the selected equipment, or when problems with similar equipment arise
Each inspection will cover somewhat different areas in varying degrees of depth. Detailed inspection procedures, where appropriate, are usually available from the manufacturer. The inspection checklists in the next sections may also be an aid.
Records must be kept of all inspection procedures. Individual identification numbers should be assigned to all reusable pieces of equipment (respirators may already have ID numbers), and records should be maintained by that number. At a minimum, each inspection should record the ID number, date, inspector, and any unusual conditions or findings. Periodic review of these records may indicate an item or type of item with excessive maintenance costs or a particularly high level of "down-time."
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
5-1. Detailed inspection procedures for PPE ensembles are usually made available from _____.
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