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Alaska incorporates by reference the federal regulations for respiratory protection; however, the state adds further requirements. Click the link(s) below to view the applicable requirements.
Citations
Federal: 29 CFR 1910.134 (and Appendices A through D to 1910.134), and .139
Alaska Administrative Code, Title 8, Part 4, Chapter 61, Article 11, §1030. Additional Respiratory Protection Standards
In addition to the requirements set out in 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(2)(ii), as amended, the employer shall either:
(1) station a competent employee outside of the work area to monitor and attend the compressor and other equipment that supplies breathing air; this employee must be trained in supplied air systems and must receive instruction in the function and maintenance of the particular supplied air system that is being used at the work site; this employee must be able to demonstrate the ability to respond appropriately to a malfunction of the system; or
(2) employ a compressed air system that includes alarms for compressor failure and overheating; the system must be equipped with a carbon monoxide alarm; all compressed air systems must be equipped with in-line adsorbents and filters to deliver Grade D air; alarms must alert respirator wearers of problems either remotely or by being loud enough to be heard up to 300 feet away; the monitoring equipment, alarms, and filters must be checked before use to ensure they are working properly.
Incorporated by reference: Alaska Administrative Code, Title 8, Part 4, Chapter 61, Article 11, §1010 Standards.
Federal: 29 CFR 1910.134 (and Appendices A through D to 1910.134), and .139