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All users shall conduct user seal checks each time they wear their respirators and shall use either the positive or negative pressure check (depending on which test works best for them) as specified in the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard. All users shall be permitted to leave the work area to go to a designated area that is free of respiratory hazards to maintain their respirator for the following reasons: 1. to clean their respirator if it is impeding their ability to work; 2. to change filters or cartridges; 3. to replace parts; or 4. to inspect respirator if it stops functioning as intended. Users are not permitted to wear tight-fitting respirators if they have any condition, such as facial scars, facial hair, or missing dentures that would prevent a proper seal. Additionally, uses are not permitted to wear headphones, jewelry, or other items that may interfere with the seal between the face and the face piece. All respirators shall be inspected routinely before and after each use. ' After inspection, cleaning, and necessary repairs, respirators shall be stored in an area designated by the superintendent to protect against dust, sunlight, heat, extreme cold, excessive moisture, or damaging chemicals. Respirators must be stored in a clean, dry area, and in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. In addition, respirators shall be packed or stored so that the face piece and exhalation valve will rest in a near normal position and shall not be placed in places such as lockers or toolboxes unless they are in carrying cartons. Respirators that are defective or have defective parts shall be taken out of service immediately. If, during an inspection, a user discovers a defect in a respirator, he/she is to bring the defect to the attention of his/her supervisor. The superintendent will decide whether to: 1. temporarily take the respirator out of service until it can be repaired; 2. perform a simple fix on the spot, such as replacing a head strap; or 3. to dispose of the respirator due to an irreparable problem or defect. When a respirator is taken out of service for an extended period of time, the respirator will be tagged out of service, and the wearer will be given a replacement of a similar make, model, and size at the cost of the user's employer. All tagged out respirators will be kept in the superintendent possession. 23