Assignment:
Respiratory protection devices are available in two basic design types: Air-Purifying Respirators (APR) and Supplied-Air Respirators (SAR). As a trained hazardous materials specialist, your employer asks you to evaluate each of the below four possible workplace conditions:
Fiberglass components are being sanded smooth prior to painting by assembly line workers.
A leak in a nitrogen supply line within a service closet requires repair but the supply of nitrogen cannot be interrupted.
Hydrochloric acid vapor is escaping from a cylinder stored in an outdoor area. Oxygen levels are measured and found to be above 19.5%.
A full 55-gallon drum of an organic solvent commonly used in the production process is releasing vapor.
For each of the above four conditions:
Select the preferred type of respiratory protection device.
Identify which standardized OSHA filter color the device should be fitted with (if not applicable, so state).
Explain your rationale for choosing the device type.
Writing the Paper:
Must be 3 to 4 double-spaced pages in length (not including the title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis
Must use at least four scholarly sources, including a minimum of two from the Ashford Online Library
Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center
Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.