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BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE INSTRUCTION

48-103

2 SEPTEMBER 2015

OKLAHOMA CITY AIR LOGISTICS

COMPLEX

Supplement

7 JUNE 2016

Aerospace Medicine

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM

COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY

ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-Publishing website at

www.e-Publishing.af.mil for downloading and ordering

RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication

OPR: 72 AMDS/SGPB

Supersedes: TINKERAFBI48-103,

3 July 2008

Certified by: 72 MDG/CC

(Col Jeannine Ryder)

Pages: 32

(OC-ALC)

OPR: OC-ALC/SE

Supersedes: OC-ALCSUPI 48-103,

19 March 2014

Certified by: OC-ALC/SE

(Aaron Wilkerson)

Pages:23

This instruction supplements the Air Force Instruction (AFI) 48-137, Respiratory Protection

Program, at Tinker Air Force Base (AFB). This instruction is required to be maintained and

read annually by all organizations in which personnel wear respirators for protection against

inhalation of harmful atmospheres or for emergency escape or rescue and by organizations who

use filtering face pieces. Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this

publication are maintained in accordance with (IAW) Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363,

Management of Records, and disposed of IAW the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule

(RDS) located at https://www.my.af.mil/afrims/afrims/afrims/rims.cfm. Refer recommended

changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR)

using AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication;

(OC-ALC) This supplement implements and extends the guidance of the revised TINKERAFBI

48-103, Respiratory Protection Program, 2 September 2015. It applies to the all OC-ALC

/ Certified Current, 16 October 2018

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personnel. Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of

Primary Responsibility (OPR) using the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of

Publication; route AF Form 847s through the appropriate functional chain of command. This

publication may be supplemented at any level, but all Supplements must be routed to the OPR of

this publication for coordination prior to certification and approval. See AFI 33-360, Publications

and Forms Management, for a description of the authorities associated with the Tier numbers.

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver

approval authority, or alternately, to the Publication OPR for non-tiered compliance items. The

use of the name or mark of any specific manufacturer, commercial product, commodity, or

service in this publication does not imply endorsement by the Air Force.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

This document has been substantially revised and must be completely reviewed. Significant

changes include the requirement for respirator users to supply respiratory protection when

reporting to the BEF Respirator Room for annual fit testing and rescinding Tinker Air Force

Base Visual Aid (TINKERAFBVA) 48-103, Respirator Use in the Workplace.

(OC-ALC) OC-ALCSUP to TINKERAFBI 48-103 has been updated and revised extensively to

comply with the revised TINKERAFBI 48-103, and the requirements of AFI 33-360,

Publications and Forms Management. It should be reviewed in its entirety.

1. Policies: .................................................................................................................. 3

1. (OC-ALC) Policies: ............................................................................................... 3

2. Responsibilities: ..................................................................................................... 4

2. (OC-ALC) Responsibilities: .................................................................................. 4

3. Program Documentation. ....................................................................................... 16

4. (Added-OC-ALC) Workplace Specific Program Elements. .................................. 17

Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 19

Attachment 1—(OC-ALC) GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING

INFORMATION 21

Attachment 2—(Added-OC-ALC) EXAMPLE AFMC FORM 315 SUPERVISOR SAFETY

INSPECTION RECORD 23

Attachment 3—(Added-OC-ALC) SAMPLE ANNUAL RESPIRATOR PROGRAM

REVIEW AND APPROVAL LETTER 24

Attachment 4—(Added-OC-ALC) OC-ALC FORM 103, REQUEST FOR SAFETY

EYEWEAR 25

Attachment 5—(Added-OC-ALC) EMPLOYEE QUICK REFERENCE SHEET 26

Attachment 6—(Added-OC-ALC) FLOW CHART FOR SUPERVISOR TRAINING 29

TINKERAFBI48-103_OC-ALCSUP 7 JUNE 2016 3

Attachment 7—(Added-OC-ALC) FLOW CHART OF EMPLOYEE MEDICAL

QUALIFICATION, TRAINING & FIT TESTING FOR TIGHT FITTING

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION 30

Attachment 8—(Added-OC-ALC) FLOW CHART OF EMPLOYEE MEDICAL

QUALIFICATION AND TRAINING FOR LOOSE FITTING

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION 31

Attachment 9—(Added-OC-ALC) FLOW CHART REGARDING AUTHORIZATION TO

USE AND TRAINING FOR FILTERING FACEPIECE DEVICES (FFPDS)

(I.E., DUST MASKS) 32

1. Policies:

1. (OC-ALC)Policies:

1.1. Respirators will be used IAW AFI 48-137, paragraphs 1.2., 3.1.3., and 3.1.4.

1.2. The type of respirator to be used will be specified by the 72 AMDS/SGPB,

Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight (BEF), using selection criteria referenced in National

Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA), and AFI guidance. Only respirators provided by Tinker AFB and

specified by BEF will be used. The use of privately procured respirators is prohibited.

1.3. The non-routine use of respirators will be utilized in only those situations that have been

previously identified and evaluated by BEF. Any guidelines or limitations set forth by BEF

will be strictly adhered to.

1.4. At no time will compressed shop air be used as a breathing air source. All breathing air

sources must be approved and inspected by BEF prior to initial use. All breathing air

couplings must be incompatible with outlets for non-respirable worksite air or other gas

systems.

1.4. (OC-ALC) Couplings for breathing air supplied systems shall comply with paragraph

1.12. of this supplement.

1.5. Tinker AFB organizations authorized to maintain respiratory protection equipment for

emergency or rescue use are the Fire Department, BEF, Emergency Management and those

organizations who are performing support operations under the direction of the Fire

Department. The inspection of this equipment will be conducted and documented IAW AFI

48-137.

1.6. (Added-OC-ALC) IAW AFI 48-137, 4.1.2. the use of filtering facepiece devices

(FFPDs) must be authorized and approved by BEF. Refer to Attachment 9 for guidance on

authorization to use and training regarding FFPDs.

1.7. (Added-OC-ALC) The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC) recognizes

the listing of Filtering Facepiece Devices (FFPDs) in the “Status of Applicable Occupational

Health Programs” section in the shop specific Industrial Hygiene (IH) Assessment Letter, or

in subsequent written documentation from BEF (e.g., Addendum or Amendment Letter), as

authorization and approval by BEF for use of FFPDs IAW paragraph 1.6. of this instruction.


1.8. (Added-OC-ALC) Group, Squadron, and Unit managers shall follow AFSCI 21-401,

Hazardous Materials Hierarchy of Controls, to eliminate or control personnel exposure

below the Occupational and Environmental Exposure Limit (OEEL).

1.9. (Added-OC-ALC) An OC-ALC Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) binder directed

by chapter 4 of this supplement will be maintained by shop supervisors whose employees are

authorized and required by direction from BEF to utilize respiratory protection.

1.9.1. (Added-OC-ALC) References to OC-ALC RPP binder in this document shall

mean the unit’s RPP binder maintained by supervisory personnel in units throughout the

OC-ALC.

1.9.2. (Added-OC-ALC) Each workplace RPP binder with the contents required by

chapter 4 of this supplement must be readily available to employees and supervisors for

reference at any time, and to inspectors when requested.

1.9.3. (Added-OC-ALC) Supervisors are not required to create and maintain a RPP

binder when employees use only FFPDs. NOTE: Refer to paragraphs 1.6. and 1.7. of

this supplement for requirements regarding authorization for the use of FFPDs.

1.10. (Added-OC-ALC) Squadron/Unit level commanders and chiefs, and the workplace

supervisor shall prohibit the issue of "suitable substitutes" for respiratory protection

equipment or parts.

1.11. (Added-OC-ALC) The 776th Production Squadron, Plant Maintenance Production

Flight (776 MXSS/MXDVA) will accomplish the inspection, repair and maintenance of

breathing air supply equipment which requires an OC# (e.g., regulator panel boards to

include their regulators, gauges and associated equipment; ambient air pumps, also known as

“free air” or “fresh air” pumps). NOTE: Refer to section 2.5. of this instruction.

1.12. (Added-OC-ALC) Squadron/Unit level commanders and chiefs shall ensure that

couplings and fittings used within the OC-ALC for breathing air supplied respirators have a

conical shaped male plug (Example: Schrader type). Breathing air units such as Bullard

Free-Air (fresh air) pumps, which typically are equipped from the factory with the Industrial

Interchange (i.e., also known as Hansen style) coupling, shall be procured with the conical

style coupling. Retrofitting shall be accomplished IAW the manufacturer’s documentation.

2. Responsibilities:

2. (OC-ALC)Responsibilities:

2.1. Workplace supervisors will:

2.1.1. Contact BEF as needed for information and guidance regarding respiratory

protection matters. In case of an emergency after duty hours, a BEF representative may

be reached through the Command Post.

2.1.1. (OC-ALC) The OC-ALC workplace supervisors who have personnel which

utilize respiratory protection (RP) will administer the workplace RPP. The supervisor

shall:

2.1.1.1. (Added-OC-ALC) Comply with this instruction and maintain the OC-ALC

RPP binder.


2.1.1.2. (Added-OC-ALC) Shall ensure sufficient stock levels of RP to provide

enough respirators on hand to send one out for cleaning while retaining one for use.

If the shop has an appointed maintainer for respirator repair instead of sending RP to

the 566th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Disassembly/Cleaning Section respirator

cleaning room in building 2122, the supervisor must ensure enough parts are on hand

to keep respirators serviceable. NOTE: Reference section 2.1.10. pertaining to

maintainers.

2.1.1.3. (Added-OC-ALC) Ensure employees inspect their respiratory protection

equipment per training received from BEF before each use. Additional suggested

inspection procedures are outlined in Attachment 5 of this supplement.

2.1.1.4. (Added-OC-ALC) The senior manager (e.g., section or branch chiefs) of

large units with multiple shop supervisors under a single Similar Exposure Group

(SEG), can choose to maintain the Filtering Facepiece Training Outline listed in

paragraph 4.7., and the documents common to the entire SEG which are required by

paragraphs 4.1-4.5., 4.10., and 4.11. of this instruction in a single binder at a

designated location, when all shops are located in the same building, and the

following conditions exist: All supervisors are under a common Workplace Identifier

Code Number (WIC#) and SEG (Example: WIC# 013A, SEG Z02, Sheetmetal PDM

/MISC/MISTR Sections); The shops are adjacent to (i.e., nearby) each other.

2.1.1.4.1. (Added-OC-ALC) Employees assigned to the SEG must be informed

of the designated location of the binder, and allowed to access the binder at any

time.

2.1.1.4.2. (Added-OC-ALC) The senior manager shall establish a system of

accountability for maintaining the common binder.

2.1.1.4.3. (Added-OC-ALC) Individual shop supervisors shall maintain the

following documents: employee Fit Test Reports (Reference paragraph 4.6.),

employee signed Respirator User Annual Training Lesson Plan received from the

Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight, the Supervisor Training Lesson Plan used

by the BEF to train supervisors and the AF IMT 1151 for the individual

supervisor (Reference paragraph 4.7.), and the documents required by paragraphs

4.8. and 4.9. of this instruction.

2.1.1.5. (Added-OC-ALC) The senior manager (e.g., section or branch chiefs) of

large units with multiple shop supervisors under a common Workplace Identifier

Code (WIC) and SEG with work areas in the same building which are not adjacent to

(i.e., nearby) each other (Example: WIC# 391A, Tanker Aircraft Production Flight,

work areas in the north and south ends of building 3001), shall maintain at least one

RPP binder with the common documents required by paragraphs 4.1.-4.5., 4.10., and

4.11. of this instruction, plus the Filtering Facepiece Training Outline listed in

paragraph 4.7., in each work area (e.g., for WIC# 391A work areas in building 3001,

at least one binder for docks 1-9 and one binder for docks 11-12).

2.1.1.5.1. (Added-OC-ALC) Employees assigned to the SEG must be informed

of the designated location of the binder, and allowed to access the binder at any

time.


2.1.1.5.2. (Added-OC-ALC) The senior manager shall establish a system of

accountability for maintaining the common binder.

2.1.1.5.3. (Added-OC-ALC) Individual shop supervisors shall maintain the

following documents: employee Fit Test Reports, employee signed Respirator

User Annual Training Lesson Plan received from the Bioenvironmental

Engineering Flight, the Supervisor Training Lesson Plan used by the BEF to train

supervisors and the AF IMT 1151 for the individual supervisor, the documents

required by paragraphs 4.8. and 4.9. of this instruction.

2.1.1.6. (Added-OC-ALC) The senior manager of large units with work areas

located in multiple buildings shall maintain a complete RPP binder IAW section 1.9.

and section 4. of this instruction in each building. Sections 2.1.1.4. and 2.1.1.5. of

this instruction shall apply for each building when the conditions described in those

paragraphs exist.

2.1.1.7. (Added-OC-ALC) Refer to Attachments 6, 7 and 8 of this supplement for

assistance regarding the steps in each process for supervisor training and for

employee medical qualification, training and fit testing. Refer to Attachment 9 for

assistance regarding the process to request a shop evaluation for approval to use

FFPDs, and for training.

2.1.2. Upon initial assignment to a workplace that requires the use of respiratory

protection, contact BEF to obtain training as required by AFI 48-137. This training must

be annotated on the supervisor’s AF Form 55, Employee Safety and Health Record, or

electronic equivalent. Subsequent supervisor training will be conducted annually during

the BEF annual evaluation of the workplace respiratory protection program.

2.1.2.1. (Added-OC-ALC) The supervisor initial, and subsequent annual training

shall be recorded in the Training Scheduling System (TSS), and may also be

documented on the supervisor’s AF Form 55, Employee Safety and Health Record.

2.1.2.2. (Added-OC-ALC) A copy of the Supervisor Lesson Training Plan used by

BEF to conduct the training, and a signed copy of the AF IMT 1151 for the

supervisor’s training shall be maintained behind Tab F2 IAW paragraph 4.7. of this

instruction.

2.1.3. With assistance from BEF, develop, maintain, and enforce a workplace-specific

written respiratory protection plan (WWRPP) IAW AFI 48-137. This WWRPP must be

reviewed and approved by BEF annually.

2.1.3.1. (Added-OC-ALC) The WWRPP for the OC-ALC shall be the OC-ALC

workplace specific program elements directed by chapter four (i.e., Workplace

Specific Program Elements) of this instruction.

2.1.3.2. (Added-OC-ALC) The annual review and approval by BEF shall be

documented by signing and dating the Annual Respirator Program Review and

Approval Letter which shall be maintained in Tab A of the RPP binder.

2.1.4. Ensure personnel (to include assigned, new, on-loan, and personnel on TDY status

to Tinker AFB) understand how to use the respiratory protection equipment and any

associated equipment such as breathing air sources prior to the assignment of the tasks.


2.1.4.1. (Added-OC-ALC) Use the Certified Occupational Health PPE/Control List

attachment to the workplace specific IH Assessment Letter to inform personnel when

RP is required (e.g., the area and tasks), the type of RP (e.g., tight fitting air purifying,

loose fitting air supplied hood, Powered Air Purifying Respirator [PAPR], etc.), the

color of required cartridge (i.e., when cartridge type RP is used such as a PAPR or

tight-fitting air-purifying), and the frequency of cartridge change out.

2.1.4.2. (Added-OC-ALC) Cartridges used with PAPRs. Supervisors shall ensure

employees who utilize a PAPR write the date on the face of a cartridge when it is

placed in service.

2.1.5. Ensure personnel on the respiratory protection program are medically qualified by

the Occupational Medicine Flight (OMF) (72 AMDS/SGPO) prior to initially wearing a

respirator. The OSHA standard (29 CFR 1910.134(e) and Appendix C) specifies the

minimum requirements for medical evaluations.

2.1.6. Ensure respirator users (to include assigned, new, on-loan, and personnel on TDY

status to Tinker AFB) are given initial and periodic (annual, and as changes occur)

training by BEF prior to using the respirator as required by AFI 48-137. Training will be

conducted by BEF in the Respirator Room, Building 3334, Room 227. Document

training on AF Form 55 or electronic equivalent.

2.1.6.1. (Added-OC-ALC) Ensure all employee respirator training requirements are

correctly documented in the Training Scheduling System (TSS) electronic database.

The training may also be documented on the employee’s AF Form 55, Employee

Safety and Health Record.

2.1.6.2. (Added-OC-ALC) At least annually, accomplish a meeting with shop

personnel to address their workplace specific RPP requirements. Supervisors will

discuss information provided by BEF (i.e. lesson plans, industrial hygiene assessment

letters, air sampling letters, etc.).

2.1.6.2.1. (Added-OC-ALC) This annual meeting shall be documented on

AFMC Form 316, Supervisor Safety Meeting Minutes.

2.1.6.2.2. (Added-OC-ALC) List the topics covered during the meeting in

section 5 of the Form 316, or attach a copy of the documents used to conduct the

training to the Form 316.

2.1.6.2.3. (Added-OC-ALC) Complete all blocks of the Form 316.

2.1.6.2.4. (Added-OC-ALC) Maintain the AFMC Form 316 in Tab G of the

OC-ALC RPP binder for at least two years (i.e., 24-months) from the date of the

meeting, or place a letter in Tab G stating where the AFMC Form 316 is located.

2.1.6.2.5. (Added-OC-ALC) Make the Form 316’s available in the work

center/shop for inspection when requested.

2.1.7. Ensure personnel wearing tight-fitting respirators are fitted by BEF prior to initial

use and are refitted by BEF every 12 months thereafter, or more frequently if required by

a specific OSHA standard or AFI. Employees must be medically qualified by OMF prior

to fit testing. Fit testing is conducted, on a walk-in basis, in the BEF Respirator Room,

Bldg 3334, during the duty hours of 0730-1100 and 1200-1530, Monday through


Thursday. Employees must be clean-shaven in order to be fit-tested. The date of the fit

test will be annotated on the AF Form 55 or electronic equivalent.

2.1.7.1. Initial Fit Test: BEF keeps a bench stock of different types of respiratory

protection for initial fit tests.

2.1.7.1. (OC-ALC) Ensure employee fit test dates are correctly documented in the

TSS electronic database. The fit test dates may also be documented on the

employee’s AF Form 55, Employee Safety and Health Record.

2.1.7.2. Annual Fit Test: When reporting to the BEF Respirator Room for an annual

fit test, respirator users must supply the respirator that will be used for the fit test.

The respirator must be the same model and size as specified on their previous fit test

report, must be clean and in good working condition.

2.1.7.2. (OC-ALC) Use the employee’s current Fit Test Report to ensure that the

tight fitting respirator issued is the same manufacturer, model, and size of tight fitting

respirator for which they have been fit tested.

2.1.7.3. (Added-OC-ALC) Supervisors shall review the program letters (e.g.,

Workplace Respirator Program Supplemental Information (WRPSI) letter), and

Certified Occupational Health Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)/Control List,

also known as the “PPE Matrix” which is included as an attachment to the shop IH

Assessment Letter from BEF, to verify that the manufacturer, model, size, and type

(e.g., PAPR, air supplied hood or helmet, tight fitting air purifying) of RP used by

each employee is IAW with the required RP directed by BEF.

2.1.7.4. (Added-OC-ALC) Ensure a new fit test is accomplished whenever an

employee experiences any physical changes (e.g., weight gain or loss of 10% or

more, injury, surgery or dental work which results in a change to the facial structure

or shape, etc.) that could affect the respirator fit. Contact BEF directly at 734-7844 if

there are any questions. NOTE: Fit testing will not be conducted for personnel that

are not clean shaven.

2.1.8. Ensure personnel who wear tight-fitting respirators are clean shaven while

wearing the respirator and when reporting to BEF for fit-testing.

2.1.9. Ensure the issuance, care, cleaning, and maintenance of respirators is conducted

according to the procedures described in the WWRPP.

2.1.9.1. (Added-OC-ALC) Maintenance. Replacement of parts or repairs shall be

done only by personnel trained in proper respirator maintenance and assembly. This

could be completed by the properly trained individual user, by 566

AMXS/MXDVAA, or by properly trained respirator maintainers. If 566

AMXS/MXDVAA is used, then the owning organization must provide replacement

parts for required repairs.

2.1.9.2. (Added-OC-ALC) Supervisor’s shall ensure that respirator cleaning wipes

used for light duty daily cleaning do not contain alcohol.

2.1.9.3. (Added-OC-ALC) Individually issued respirators worn frequently shall be

cleaned and sanitized IAW the procedure specified in the shop specific Workplace

Respirator Program Supplemental Information (WRPSI) Letter received from the


Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight (BEF), as often as necessary to be maintained

in a sanitary condition. Ensure the maintainer follows the steps specified in the OSHA

standard on respiratory protection, 29 CFR 1910.134, Appendix B-2. Also,

attachment 5 section A5.3., Cleaning, of this supplement may be referenced for

guidance.

2.1.9.4. (Added-OC-ALC) Multiple user/common use respirators shall be cleaned

and disinfected IAW the procedure specified in the shop specific WRPSI letter before

being worn by different individuals. Ensure the maintainer follows the steps specified

in the OSHA standard on respiratory protection, 29 CFR 1910.134, Appendix B-2.

Also, attachment 5 section A5.3., Cleaning, of this supplement may be referenced for

guidance.

2.1.10. Ensure personnel who are tasked with issuing, cleaning, or maintenance of

respirators are given initial and annual training by BEF and the training completion date

is documented on the AF Form 55 or electronic equivalent.

2.1.10.1. (Added-OC-ALC) Ensure the training is correctly recorded in the TSS

electronic database. The training may also be documented on the employee’s AF

Form 55, Employee Safety and Health Record. The current training letter and training

plan issued by the BEF shall be maintained IAW section 2.2.4.3. and 4.10. of this

instruction.

2.1.10.2. (Added-OC-ALC) See section 2.2.4. of this supplement regarding

additional requirements for training.

2.1.10.3. (Added-OC-ALC) If respirators are not sent to the respirator cleaning

room in building 2122, the shop supervisor shall appoint an employee or employees,

in writing, as a maintainer who will be responsible for the maintenance (i.e. repair

and replacement of parts) of respirators. A copy of the appointment letter shall be

placed behind Tab H of the shop’s RPP binder.

2.1.11. Provide initial and annual training to personnel who use filtering face piece

devices; document training completion date on the AF Form 55 or electronic equivalent.

Training consists of the devices’ limitations and the potential hazards of improper use.

Contact BEF for assistance in conducting this training.

2.1.11.1. (Added-OC-ALC) Supervisors shall ensure the initial and annual training

on filtering face piece devices is correctly recorded in the TSS electronic database.

The training may also be documented on the employee’s AF Form 55, Employee

Safety and Health Record.

2.1.12. Immediately report any problems and/or concerns involving respiratory

protection to BEF.

2.1.13. Immediately require respirator users to report to OMF if experiencing medical

difficulties or concerns due to respirator usage or the user’s ability to wear a respirator.

2.1.14. Ensure emergency-use respirators are inspected weekly and prior to use and the

results of these inspections are documented on AF Form 1071, Inspection/Maintenance

Record. The AF Form 1071 must be kept either with the respirator, attached to the

storage compartment for the respirator or included in inspection reports.


2.1.15. Direct respirator users to the Optometry Clinic (72 AMDS/SGPE) if corrective

lenses are needed while wearing a tight-fitting respirator. Provide the user with the

necessary respirator-specific system or kit for mounting the corrective lenses and ensure

that personnel do not wear any other non-approved eyeglasses.

2.1.15. (OC-ALC) Organizations in the OC-ALC shall utilize the process given in

section 2.8.4. of this instruction when corrective lenses are needed while wearing a tight

fitting respirator.

2.1.16. Ensure all breathing air sources are approved by BEF prior to procurement.

Consult with BEF prior to procuring compressed breathing air bottles or cylinders from

off-base sources.

2.1.16.1. (Added-OC-ALC) Squadron/Unit level commanders and chiefs shall

ensure that all compressed breathing air supply sources (e.g., compressors, filter and

conditioning equipment, compressed breathing air cylinders) are approved by BEF

prior to procurement.

2.1.16.2. (Added-OC-ALC) IAW 29 CFR 1910.134(i)(1)(ii), OSHA standard on

respiratory protection, ensure cylinders of breathing air have a certificate of analysis

from the supplier certifying that the breathing air meets the requirements of Grade D

breathing air and have met any other requirements directed by BEF.

2.1.17. Ensure compressed breathing air sources are tested by the 76th Maintenance

Support Squadron, Analytical Chemistry Section (76 MXSS/MXDTAA) every 90 days

or immediately after repairs, maintenance or modifications are made to the breathing air

system. Immediately report all potential or actual contamination of breathing air to BEF.

Immediately cease use of a breathing air system if notified by BEF or MXDTAA that the

system does not meet breathing air quality standards.

2.1.18. Ensure breathing air compressors and ambient air pumps are on a preventive

maintenance schedule. For ambient air pumps located in Oklahoma Air Logistics

Complex (OC-ALC), contact the Equipment Maintenance Section (76

MXSS/MXDVAB). For all other ambient air pumps and breathing air compressors,

contact the Civil Engineering Contract Operations (72 ABW/CECO).

2.1.18. (OC-ALC) The inspection, repair and maintenance of ambient air pumps in the

OC-ALC shall be accomplished by the 776 MXSS Plant Maintenance Production Flight

(776 MXSS/MXDVA) IAW paragraph 1.11. and section 2.5. of this supplement.

2.1.19. Ensure sensors and alarms associated with breathing air compressors are on a

calibration schedule through the Precision Measurements Equipment Laboratory (PMEL)

Flight (76 MXSS/MXDCA).

2.1.19.1. (Added-OC-ALC) Breathing air supplied by compressors must have CO

alarms/monitors/sensors IAW guidance provided by BEF and shall be calibrated,

bump checked and maintained IAW manufacturer’s recommended procedures.

2.1.19.2. (Added-OC-ALC) If a daily (once in a 24-hour period) operational

(bump) check of the alarm/monitor/sensor is required, it will be conducted by the

owning organization’s designated personnel and documented on the Air Force

Technical Order (AFTO) Form 244, Industrial/Support Equipment Record. NOTE:


Reference section 2.4. of this instruction regarding PMEL responsibility, and TO

42B-1-22, 2.9.c.(2) regarding frequency of operational check.

2.1.20. Ensure airline couplings and fittings used with airline respirators are

incompatible with outlets for compressed shop air or other gas systems to prevent the

possibility of a non-respirable gas entering the airline respirator.

2.1.20. (OC-ALC) Couplings for breathing air supplied systems shall comply with

paragraph 1.12. of this supplement.

2.1.21. Ensure lines and outlets supplying breathing air are labeled as “Breathing Air”

and the labels are clearly visible to personnel; any outlets supplying non-respirable gases,

such as compressed shop air, nitrogen, argon, etc., must also be clearly labeled as to the

content.

2.1.22. Ensure NIOSH certification of respirators is maintained (e.g., no etching of

identifying numbers on any part of the respirator, mixing manufacturer replacement parts

or using cartridges not approved by the manufacturer).

2.1.23. (Added-OC-ALC) Provide a clean and secure location for personnel to store

respiratory protection in order to prevent contamination, theft, tampering, damage or

distortion. Notify employees of the location.

2.1.24. (Added-OC-ALC) Ensure the OC-ALC Respiratory Protection Self-Inspection

Checklist is accomplished every six months as a component of the OC-ALC Self-

Inspection Program. Results from the self-inspections shall be entered into the OC-ALC

Self-Inspection Program database.

2.1.25. (Added-OC-ALC) Common Issue Respirators. Shop Supervisors with

personnel who are issued common use respirators shall at least annually (i.e., once every

12 months) inspect the condition and storage of the respirator issued to an employee.

2.1.25.1. (Added-OC-ALC) The inspection shall be conducted at the time of issue

to an employee.

2.1.25.2. (Added-OC-ALC) The inspections are only required for those employees

issued respirators. In a 12 month period some personnel may not perform duties

requiring respiratory protection, and consequently not be issued a respirator.

2.1.25.3. (Added-OC-ALC) The inspections shall be documented on the AFMC

Form 315, Supervisor Safety Inspection Record. (Reference Attachment 2 of this

instruction for an example.) The supervisor’s inspection shall include the elements

listed in paragraphs 2.1.26.1. through 2.1.26.5. of this supplement.

2.1.25.4. (Added-OC-ALC) Tool crib supervisors with personnel who issue

respirators from a tool crib shall ensure respirators:

2.1.25.4.1. (Added-OC-ALC) Have no visible defects, and

2.1.25.4.2. (Added-OC-ALC) Stored IAW guidance received from the

Bioenvironmental Engineering Office in the shop specific Workplace Respirator

Program Supplemental Information (WRPSI) letter.


2.1.25.5. (Added-OC-ALC) Respiratory protection users IAW the OSHA standard

on respiratory protection (29 CFR 1910.134(h)(3)), AFI 48-137, section 2.21., and

with paragraph 2.8.7. of this instruction shall inspect their respiratory protection

equipment before each use. This shall include ensuring the size of tight fitting

respirators is IAW the current fit test report received from the Bioenvironmental

Engineering Office.

2.1.26. (Added-OC-ALC) Individually Issued Respirators. Shop supervisors with

personnel who have individually issued respirators shall inspect all individually issued

respirators at least annually (i.e., once every 12-months). This shall include ensuring the

size of tight fitting respirators is IAW the current fit test report received from the

Bioenvironmental Engineering Office. The inspections shall be documented on the

AFMC Form 315, Supervisor Safety Inspection Record. (Reference Attachment 2 of this

instruction for an example.) Information documented on the AFMC Form 315 for the

inspection shall include:

2.1.26.1. (Added-OC-ALC) The employee’s name,

2.1.26.2. (Added-OC-ALC) The type of respirator inspected (e.g., tight fitting full

face, PAPR, loose fitting air supplied hood, air supplied helmet),

2.1.26.3. (Added-OC-ALC) The required filter cartridges when applicable (e.g.,

cartridges used with a tight fitting respirator or PAPR),

2.1.26.4. (Added-OC-ALC) Discrepancies found at the time of the inspection.

Examples include the following:

2.1.26.4.1. (Added-OC-ALC) Incorrect size.

2.1.26.4.2. (Added-OC-ALC) Incorrect cartridge,

2.1.26.4.3. (Added-OC-ALC) Warped face seal area,

2.1.26.4.4. (Added-OC-ALC) Torn, warped or missing exhalation and

inhalation valves,

2.1.26.4.5. (Added-OC-ALC) Incorrect hose for PAPR or incorrect air supply

hose from ambient air pump or compressed breathing air connection,

2.1.26.4.6. (Added-OC-ALC) Incorrect hood or shroud.

2.1.26.5. (Added-OC-ALC) The corrective measures taken. If a discrepancy is

corrected at the time of inspection the discrepancy and corrective action shall be

documented on the AFMC Form 315.

2.1.26.6. (Added-OC-ALC) Respiratory protection users IAW the OSHA standard

on respiratory protection (29 CFR 1910.134(h)(3)), AFI 48-137, section 2.21., and

with paragraph 2.8.7. of this instruction shall inspect their respiratory protection

equipment before each use. This shall include ensuring the size of tight fitting

respirators is IAW the current fit test report received from the Bioenvironmental

Engineering Office.

2.1.26.7. (Added-OC-ALC) All respirators are not required to be inspected during

the same inspection event. Supervisors responsible for a large number of respirator


users may inspect a portion of the total number each month. Ensure that all respirators

are accounted for in a twelve month period.

2.1.27. (Added-OC-ALC) The workplace supervisor shall maintain the AFMC Form

315’s in Tab G of the OC-ALC RPP binder or place a letter in Tab G stating where the

AFMC Form 315’s are located. The Form 315’s for respirators must be maintained for at

least two years (i.e., 24 months) from the date(s) of the inspection(s). The Form 315’s

must be made available in the work center/shop for inspection when requested.

2.2. Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight (BEF), 72 AMDS/SGPB will:

2.2.1. Include work area specific respiratory protection information in the Industrial

Hygiene assessment letter, or its attachments.

2.2.2. Review and approve, on an annual basis, organizational respiratory protection

procedures, practices, and written plans; recommend corrective actions when deficiencies

are noted.

2.2.2.1. (Added-OC-ALC) The RPP for OC-ALC shops will be evaluated annually

by BEF during routine periodic surveys and special surveys when needed IAW AFI

48-137. The Annual Respirator Program Review and Approval Letter (Attachment 3)

will be signed and dated by the shop supervisor and BEF to document approval of the

annual evaluation.

2.2.2.2. (Added-OC-ALC) The Annual Respirator Program Review and Approval

Letter (Attachment 3) used to document the review and approval, shall be maintained

IAW paragraph 4.1 of this supplement.

2.2.3. Provide initial and annual training as required by AFI 48-137 to all respirator users

and the first-level supervisors who oversee the users’ duties.

2.2.3.1. (Added-OC-ALC) Supervisor training shall be documented IAW

paragraphs 2.1.2.1. and 4.7. of this supplement.

2.2.3.2. (Added-OC-ALC) BEF shall provide users and supervisors with a copy of

the respective user or supervisor training plan used in conducting the required

training, and provide the supervisor with a copy of the signed AF IMT 1151. Annual

training means no more than twelve months from the previous training event.

2.2.3.3. (Added-OC-ALC) The shop supervisor shall keep the current user and

supervisor training plans, and a copy of the AF IMT 1151 received from BEF on file

in Tab F2 of the RPP binder IAW paragraph 4.7. of this instruction, or a letter stating

where the current training plans and AF IMT 1151 are located.

2.2.3.4. (Added-OC-ALC) The user and supervisor training plans, and a copy of the

supervisor’s AF IMT 1151, shall be maintained as a record of the training content and

completion until replaced by training plans and AF IMT 1151 from a subsequent

training event.

2.2.3.5. (Added-OC-ALC) The user training plans and AF IMT 1151 for the

supervisor shall contain the signature of the person receiving the training, the BEF

representative providing the training and the date the training occurred.


2.2.4. Conduct or arrange for initial and annual training of personnel tasked with

issuance, care, maintenance or cleaning of respiratory equipment.

2.2.4.1. (Added-OC-ALC) Training for RP issuers and maintainers shall be

documented IAW section 2.1.10. of this supplement.

2.2.4.2. (Added-OC-ALC) BEF shall provide trainees with a copy of the respective

training plan used in conducting the required training.

2.2.4.3. (Added-OC-ALC) The current training plans for issuers and maintainers

shall be kept on file in Tab H of the RPP binder, or a letter stating where the current

training plans are located shall be maintained behind Tab H. The training plans shall

be made available in the shop for inspection when requested.

2.2.4.4. (Added-OC-ALC) Training plans are to be maintained by the shop

supervisor as a record of the training content until replaced by a training plan from a

subsequent training event.

2.3. Analytical Chemistry Section (76 MXSS/MXDTAA) will test the compressed

breathing air sources as required by TO 42B-1-22, Quality Control of Compressed and

Liquid Breathing Air, and any other applicable guidelines. Copies of all test results will be

forwarded to the work area and to BEF. Immediate notification will be made to BEF and the

affected work area if samples do not meet breathing air quality standards.

2.4. PMEL Flight (76 MXSS/MXDCA) will calibrate all sensors and alarms associated with

breathing air compressors. Calibrations and tests will follow any applicable technical orders,

MAJCOM and AFMETCAL guidance. PMEL will immediately notify the affected work

area and BEF of any malfunctioning systems or alarms.

2.5. Equipment Maintenance Section (76 MXSS/MXDVAB) and Civil Engineering Contract

Operations (72 ABW/CECO) will:

2.5. (OC-ALC) 776th Production Squadron, Plant Maintenance Production Flight

(776MXSS/MXDVA) and Civil Engineering Contract Operations (72 ABW/CECO):

2.5.1. Repair and maintain respiratory protection breathing air systems as requested by

using organizations and will ensure all repairs and maintenance are performed IAW the

manufacturer’s guidelines. Ensure non-respirable gases are not introduced into breathing

air systems during repairs and maintenance.

2.5.1. (OC-ALC) The 776th Production Squadron, Plant Maintenance Production

Flight , 776 MXSS/MXDVA, will inspect, repair and maintain breathing air fresh air

pumps which require OC#s, breathing air mobile regulator panel boards which require

OC#s, the regulators, gauges and other components of breathing air carts. Actions will be

documented in the Facility Equipment Maintenance System (FEMS).

2.5.2. Ensure any fittings placed on breathing air connections, such as hoses and

regulator panels, are incompatible with the couplings or fittings of connections for non-

respirable gases.

2.5.2. (OC-ALC) Couplings for breathing air supplied systems shall comply with

paragraph 1.12. of this supplement.


2.5.3. Immediately report any breathing air equipment malfunctions to the affected work

area and BEF.

2.6. Occupational Medicine Flight (72 AMDS/SGPO) will ensure that personnel who wear

respiratory protection are medically qualified and that all medical evaluations are conducted

IAW 29 CFR 1910.134 and any other applicable guidance.

2.7. (Added-OC-ALC) The OC-ALC Safety Office (OC-ALC/SE) will be the OC-ALC

RPP administrator, and assist OC-ALC organizations with compliance.

2.8. (Added-OC-ALC) Employees. Personnel who are enrolled in the RPP will be held

personally accountable for their actions and decisions regarding the mandatory usage of

respirators and shall:

2.8.1. (Added-OC-ALC) Strictly adhere to this instruction, and their Workplace

Specific Written Respiratory Protection Plan (WWRPP). (Reference paragraph 2.1.3.1.)

2.8.2. (Added-OC-ALC) Reference Attachments 7 and 8 of this supplement for

assistance regarding the steps in the process for employee medical qualification, training

and fit testing. Refer to Attachment 9 for assistance regarding the process for approval to

use FFPDs.

2.8.3. (Added-OC-ALC) Be clean-shaven and free from facial hair that would interfere

with the face-to-respirator seal or valve function (e.g., handle bar mustache), every time

the tight fitting respirator is worn. Also, no item shall be worn by an employee that would

interfere with the seal of the respirator facepiece to the face.

2.8.4. (Added-OC-ALC) Use prescription eyewear inserts with full face respirators

when they (i.e., employees) require the use of corrective lenses. The eyewear insert

frames will be provided by the employee’s work group. Lenses to fit the insert frames

will be obtained using OC-ALC Form 103, Request for Safety Eyewear, provided by the

workplace supervisor. A current optical prescription, no more than one year old, and an

OC-ALC Form 103, filled out completely and accurately, are required to order lenses.

2.8.4.1. (Added-OC-ALC) Complete OC-ALC Form 103 and obtain their

supervisor’s signature. Reference Attachment 4 of this supplement for an example of

the OC-ALC Form 103.

2.8.4.2. (Added-OC-ALC) Present the form to the Government Purchase Card

(GPC) holder designated by the employee’s organization, who will insert the payment

tracking code into the designated block.

2.8.4.3. (Added-OC-ALC) Submit the completed form to the prescription safety

glasses contractor in building 3334 to place an order for the eyewear inserts.

2.8.4.4. (Added-OC-ALC) Ensure that if they must wear corrective lenses, and they

elect to wear contact lenses with any respirator, the contact lenses will be purchased

by the individual. Questions can be directed to OC-ALC/SE.

2.8.5. (Added-OC-ALC) Perform a seal check IAW 29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(iii) (i.e.,

the OSHA standard on respiratory protection) each and every time they don a tight fitting

air-purifying respirator. Reference Attachment 5, Employee Quick Reference Sheet.


2.8.6. (Added-OC-ALC) Be fit tested again if personnel use tight fitting RP and lose or

gain more than 10% of their total body weight, have any facial or dental surgeries or any

other condition that may affect the shape of their face and respirator fit.

2.8.7. (Added-OC-ALC) Inspect their respiratory protection equipment before each

use. Inspection procedures are outlined in Attachment 5.

2.8.8. (Added-OC-ALC) Follow the procedures outlined in the shop specific WRPSI

letter received from BEF to clean, sanitize, maintain, and store respirators that are

individually issued. The guidance on cleaning listed in Attachment 5 of this instruction

may be utilized if needed.

2.8.9. (Added-OC-ALC) Ask their work place supervisors for guidance; review RPP

user instructions and training material; or contact BEF or OC-ALC/SE directly if there

are any questions or concerns.

2.8.10. (Added-OC-ALC) Report to their supervisor or OMF any change in medical

status which may impact their ability to safely wear respiratory protection.

2.8.11. (Added-OC-ALC) Write the date a new PAPR filter cartridge is placed in

service on the outer face of the cartridge.

2.9. (Added-OC-ALC) The 566th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

Disassembly/Cleaning Section, 566 AMXS/MXDVAA, (Building 2122, 2nd floor, post D-

32, ph# 734-8918), will provide cleaning and repair services of respirators to any Tinker

work center in need of their services. Work centers must provide a Job Order Number (JON)

and replacement parts, as needed. 566 AMXS/MXDVAA will not release respirators in need

of parts or repair, until repairs are completed.

2.10. (Added-OC-ALC) The OC-ALC Training Branch, OC-ALC/OBT, will utilize TSS

as an electronic training management tool to record RP training completion sign-in sheet

(initial and annual) information as it is provided by BEF.

2.11. (Added-OC-ALC) Engineering office in each OC-ALC group. The engineering

office in each OC-ALC group shall ensure that all fresh air pumps, carbon monoxide (CO)

monitor/sensors, oxygen (O2) monitor/sensors, and breathing air boards are assigned an

Oklahoma City Number (OC#). The procedure specified in OC-ALCI 21-203, paragraph

2.5.2. shall be followed to obtain an OC#. NOTE: The 76 MXSG Equipment Engineering

Office is the POC.

3. Program Documentation.

3.1. The Certificate of Fit Test provided by BEF will record the employees’ respirator fit-test

results and will document the authorized respirator.

3.1.1. (Added-OC-ALC) BEF provides OC-ALC squadron commanders/directors, and

the shop supervisor a written evaluation (e.g., IH Assessment Letter) during the periodic

industrial hygiene assessment.

3.1.2. (Added-OC-ALC) The IH Assessment Letter along with its attached Certified

Occupational Health PPE/Control List shall be reviewed by OC-ALC supervisors who

shall:

3.1.2.1. (Added-OC-ALC) Ensure their shop’s work processes are addressed.


3.1.2.2. (Added-OC-ALC) Train personnel on the potential hazards of tasks

performed by shop personnel.

3.1.2.3. (Added-OC-ALC) Ensure the required engineering controls, work practices

and administrative controls are implemented and working effectively.

3.1.2.4. (Added-OC-ALC) Ensure personnel properly utilize the PPE required by

the IH Assessment Letter.

3.2. AF Form 1071, Inspection/Maintenance Record, or electronic equivalent will be used to

document required inspection of respiratory equipment.

3.2. (OC-ALC) Inspections of respiratory protection equipment in OC-ALC organizations

shall be documented and maintained IAW section 2.1.25., 2.1.26., and paragraph 4.9. of this

supplement.

3.3. (Added-OC-ALC) Supervisors shall document initial and annual training in TSS as the

primary means used to record all training for the RPP. Training may also be recorded in the

AF Form 55, Employee Safety and Health Record.

4. (Added-OC-ALC) Workplace Specific Program Elements. Ensure printed copies of

standards and regulations maintained in the RPP binder are current. Contact the BEF or OC-

ALC/SE for guidance. All documentation required by this section shall be made available in the

work center/shop for inspection when requested. The OC-ALC RPP binder shall contain the

following documentation:

4.1. (Added-OC-ALC) Tab A – Annual Respirator Program Review and Approval Letter.

See Attachment 3 of this instruction.

4.2. (Added-OC-ALC) Tab B – Shop Specific Workplace Respirator Program

Supplemental Information (WRPSI) letter received from BEF. NOTE: This letter is updated

as needed by BEF.

4.3. (Added-OC-ALC) Tab C – OC-ALCSUPI to TINKERAFBI 48-103 (i.e., the SUP

incorporated into the TAFB instruction). NOTE: This document combines the OC-ALC

Supplement with the Tinker Instruction.

4.4. (Added-OC-ALC) Tab D – AFI 48-137

4.5. (Added-OC-ALC) Tab E – 29 CFR 1910.134

4.6. (Added-OC-ALC) Tab F1 – Copies of Fit Test Reports, with the employee ID

Number (i.e., social security number) blacked out, or a letter stating where the original

reports are physically located.

4.7. (Added-OC-ALC) Tab F2 – Signed copy of each employee’s current Respirator User

Annual Training Lesson Plan received from BEF, a copy of the Filtering Facepiece

Device Annual/Initial Training Outline from BEF (i.e., if applicable), a copy of the

Supervisor Training Lesson Plan used by BEF to train supervisors, and a copy of the

signed AF IMT 1151 for the supervisor.

4.7.1. (Added-OC-ALC) Ensure all pages of the User Annual Training Lesson Plan are

included. Some employee Lesson Plans are only two pages (i.e., front and back of one

sheet of paper) and some are more than two pages.


4.7.2. (Added-OC-ALC) A letter stating where the original documents are located may

be placed behind Tab F2 when the original documents are not maintained in the RPP

binder.

4.8. (Added-OC-ALC) Tab F3 – Copies of the last two Industrial Hygiene Assessment

Letters, including Addendum and Amendment Letters, and any air sampling letters received

within the previous 24 months, which directly apply to the respiratory protection

requirement.

4.9. (Added-OC-ALC) Tab G – Respiratory Protection Program AFMC Forms 315 and

316 for the previous 24 months, or a letter stating where these forms are located.

4.10. (Added-OC-ALC) Tab H – Respirator Issuer/Maintainer Appointment Letter and

Training Plan (if applicable).

4.11. (Added-OC-ALC) Tab I – Laboratory Test Report of breathing air quality received

from 76th

Maintenance Support Squadron Analytical Chemistry Section, 76 MXSS/MXDTA,

for compressed breathing air sources (if applicable).

4.11.1. (Added-OC-ALC) A certificate of analysis from the supplier of breathing air

cylinders or bottles when procured from off base sources is also required, which verifies

that the breathing air meets the requirements for Grade D breathing air IAW 29 CFR

1910.134(i)(4)(ii) (i.e., the OSHA standard on respiratory protection).

STEPHANIE P. WILSON, Colonel, USAF

Commander

(OC-ALC)

MARK K. JOHNSON, Brig Gen, USAF

Commander, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex


Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

Air Force Instruction (AFI) 21-113, Air Force Metrology and Calibration (AFMETCAL)

Program, 23 March 2011

AFI 48-137, Respiratory Protection Program, 15 July 2014

Title 29 CFR 1910.134, Respiratory Protection, 8 June 2011

Technical Order (TO) 42B-1-22, Quality Control of Compressed and Liquid Breathing Air, 22

August 2012

Prescribed Forms

None

Adopted Forms

AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication;

AF Form 1071, Inspection/Maintenance Record

Abbreviations and Acronyms

72AMDS/SGPB—72d Aerospace Medicine Squadron Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight

72AMDS/SGPO—72d Aerospace Medicine Squadron Occupational Medicine Flight

72ABW/CECO—72d Air Base Wing Civil Engineering Contract Operations

76MXSS/MXDTAA—76th Maintenance Support Group Analytical Chemistry Section

76MXSS/MXDCA—76th Maintenance Support Squadron Precision Measurements Equipment

Laboratory

76MXSS/MXDVAB—76th Maintenance Support Group Equipment Maintenance Section

AFMC—Air Force Materiel Command

AFI—Air Force Instruction

BEF—Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight

CFR—Code of Federal Regulations

CO—Carbon Monoxide

IAW—In Accordance With

NIOSH—National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

OMF—Occupational Medicine Flight

OSHA—Occupational Safety and Health Administration

PMEL—Precision Measurements Equipment Laboratory

PPE—Personal Protective Equipment


RPP—Respiratory Protection Program

TAFBI—Tinker Air Force Base Instruction

TO—Technical Order

WWRPP—Workplace-specific Written Respiratory Protection Plan

Terms

Breathing air source/system—Bottled breathing air, high-pressure breathing air compressor or

low-pressure breathing air pump (ambient air pump).

Clean shaven—The removal of all facial hair in the “face-to-seal” area of the tight-fitting

respirator and/or any hair that interferes with the respirator valve function.

Individual use—A respirator issued to an employee who will be the sole user.

Respirator issuer—An employee, trained by BEF or a designated alternate, that is responsible

for the issuance of respiratory protection.

Respirator maintainer—An employee, trained by BEF or a designated alternate, that is

responsible for the cleaning, maintenance, and repair of respirators.

Tight-fitting respirator—Any respirator that is designed to form a complete seal or air-tight

seal between the respirator and the face.


Attachment 1 (OC-ALC)

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI 33-360, Publications and Forms Management, 1 December 2015

AFI 91-203, Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction, 15 June 2012

AFMAN 33-363, Management of Records, 9 April 2015

AFSCI 21-401, Hazardous Materials Hierarchy of Controls, 6 October 2015

OC-ALCI 21-203, Equipment Maintenance/Inspection and Documentation, 15 July 2014

Prescribed Forms

OC-ALC Form 103, Request for Safety Eyewear

Adopted Forms

AF Form 55, Employee Safety and Health Record

AFTO Form 244, Industrial/Support Equipment Record

AFMC Form 315, Supervisor Safety Inspection Record

AFMC Form 316, Supervisor Safety Meeting Minutes

Abbreviations and Acronyms

566 AMXS/MXDVAA - 566th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Disassembly/Cleaning Section

72 ABW/CE - 72d Air Base Wing Civil Engineering Directorate

76 MXSG - 76th

Maintenance Support Group

776 MXSS/MXDVA – Plant Maintenance Production Flight

AFMAN - Air Force Manual

AFMETCAL – Air Force Metrology and Calibration Program

AFRIMS - Air Force Records Information Management System

AFSCI – Air Force Sustainment Center Instruction

AFTO - Air Force Technical Order

CE - 72d Civil Engineering Directorate

EIM - Enterprise Information Management

FEMS - Facility Equipment Maintenance System

FFPD – Filtering Facepiece Device

IMT – Information Management Tool

OC# - Oklahoma City Number

OC-ALC - Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex

OC-ALC/OBT - OC-ALC Training Branch

OC-ALC RPP - Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex Respiratory Protection Program

OC-ALC/SE – Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex Safety Office

OEEL - Occupational and Environmental Exposure Limit

OPR - Office of Primary Responsibility

PAPR – Powered Air Purifying Respirator

POC - Point of Contact

RDS - Records Disposition Schedule


RP – Respiratory Protection

SEG – Similar Exposure Group

TINKERAFBI - Tinker Air Force Base Instruction

TSS - Training Scheduling System

WIC – Workplace Identifier Code

WRPSI - Workplace Respirator Program Supplemental Information

Terms

Annual – No more than twelve (12) months from the last occurrence.

Expanded Standards – Specific substances outlined in separate sections following 29 CFR

1910.1000, Subpart Z. Exposure programs for these substances require strict adherence to the

mandatory procedures contained in the expanded standards. When OSHA adopts additional

expanded standards, Air Force operations will comply with the added requirements and BEF

will monitor compliance.

Fresh Air Pump – An electrical or pneumatically driven positive displacement pump

which takes ambient air and provides it to a respirator at pressures of less than 25 pounds

per square inch gauge (psig). This is also known as a free-air pump or ambient air pump.

Job Order Number (JON) – A nine-position number used to control workload for the project

order period during which funding is provided. The number consists of a five-position

control number, a one-position job designator, and a three-position JON suffix.

Multiple User/Common Use Respirator – A respirator that is maintained in a tool crib or in

bench stock and is available for check out and use only by authorized individuals. This

respirator is used by numerous employees and is not assigned to any specific individual.

Program Letters – Workplace Respirator Program Supplemental Information (WRPSI) letter,

Expanded Standard Written Compliance Program, etc.


Attachment 2 (Added-OC-ALC)

EXAMPLE AFMC FORM 315 SUPERVISOR SAFETY INSPECTION RECORD

Figure A2.1. Example AFMC Form 315 Supervisor Safety Inspection Record.



SAMPLE ANNUAL RESPIRATOR PROGRAM REVIEW AND APPROVAL LETTER

Figure A3.1. (Added) Sample Annual Respirator Program Review and Approval Letter.



OC-ALC FORM 103, REQUEST FOR SAFETY EYEWEAR

Figure A4.1. (Added) OC-ALC Form 103 Request For Safety Eyewear.



EMPLOYEE QUICK REFERENCE SHEET

A5.1. (Added-OC-ALC) Inspection. Use the following procedures to inspect respirators

before use:

A5.1.1. (Added-OC-ALC) Rubber facepiece:

A5.1.1.1. (Added-OC-ALC) Dirt, cracks, tears, or holes.

A5.1.1.2. (Added-OC-ALC) Distortion from improper storage.

A5.1.1.3. (Added-OC-ALC) Cracked, scratched or loose fitting lens.

A5.1.1.4. (Added-OC-ALC) Broken or missing mounting clips.

A5.1.2. (Added-OC-ALC) Headstraps:

A5.1.2.1. (Added-OC-ALC) Breaks or tears.

A5.1.2.2. (Added-OC-ALC) Loss of elasticity.

A5.1.2.3. (Added-OC-ALC) Broken or malfunctioning buckles or attachments.

A5.1.2.4. (Added-OC-ALC) Excessively worn serrations of the head straps which

might allow the facepiece to slip.

A5.1.3. (Added-OC-ALC) Valves:

A5.1.3.1. (Added-OC-ALC) Detergent residue, dust or dirt on the valve seat.

A5.1.3.2. (Added-OC-ALC) Cracks, tears, or distortion in the valve.

A5.1.3.3. (Added-OC-ALC) Missing or defective valve cover.

A5.1.4. (Added-OC-ALC) Filter Elements:

A5.1.4.1. (Added-OC-ALC) Proper type of filter for the job/task and contaminants

present (refer to PPE/Control List in the shop specific IH Assessment Letter).

A5.1.4.2. (Added-OC-ALC) Missing or worn gaskets.

A5.1.4.3. (Added-OC-ALC) Worn threads.

A5.1.4.4. (Added-OC-ALC) Cracks or dents in housing.

A5.1.4.5. (Added-OC-ALC) Spent, dirty, used.

A5.2. (Added-OC-ALC) Seal check of tight-fitting air-purifying. (Taken from 29 CFR

1910.134, Appendix B-1)

A5.2.1. (Added-OC-ALC) Positive pressure check.

A5.2.1.1. (Added-OC-ALC) Put the respirator on.

A5.2.1.2. (Added-OC-ALC) Close off the exhalation valve and exhale gently into the

facepiece.

A5.2.1.3. (Added-OC-ALC) The face fit is considered satisfactory if a slight positive

pressure can be built up inside the facepiece without any evidence of outward leakage.


A5.2.2. (Added-OC-ALC) Negative pressure check.

A5.2.2.1. (Added-OC-ALC) Put the respirator on.

A5.2.2.2. (Added-OC-ALC) Close off the inlet opening(s) of the canister(s) or

cartridge(s) by covering with the palm of hands, nitrile gloves, or by replacing the filter

seals. Then inhale so the facepiece collapses slightly, and hold the breath for 10 seconds.

A5.2.2.3. (Added-OC-ALC) If the facepiece remains in its slightly collapsed condition

and no inward leakage of air is detected, the tightness of the respirator is considered

adequate.

A5.3. (Added-OC-ALC) Cleaning. Use the following procedure to clean individual issue

respirators:

A5.3.1. (Added-OC-ALC) Remove any filters, cartridges, or canisters. Disassemble

facepieces by removing speaking diaphragms, demand and pressure- demand valve

assemblies, hoses, or any components recommended by the manufacturer. Discard or repair

any defective parts.

A5.3.2. (Added-OC-ALC) Wash the respirator in warm water (maximum 110o F) with

mild detergent or with a cleaner-disinfectant solution recommended by the manufacturer.

Use a soft bristle (not wire) brush or cloth to facilitate dirt removal.

A5.3.3. (Added-OC-ALC) Follow manufacturer’s instructions for the cleaner-disinfectant,

or follow the respirator disinfecting procedure in the OSHA respiratory protection standard,

29 CFR 1910.134, Appendix B-2.

A5.3.4. (Added-OC-ALC) Thoroughly rinse in clean, warm running water (maximum 110o

F) to completely remove all cleaner and disinfectant, then allow water to drain from

respirator.

A5.3.5. (Added-OC-ALC) Hand dry with a clean lint free cloth, or air dry in a clean area.

A5.3.6. (Added-OC-ALC) Clean other respirator parts as recommended by the

manufacturer.

A5.3.7. (Added-OC-ALC) Inspect and replace worn or broken parts.

A5.3.8. (Added-OC-ALC) Reassemble facepiece.

A5.3.9. (Added-OC-ALC) Ensure all components work properly and then place in plastic

bag or other closed container for storage.

A5.3.10. (Added-OC-ALC) Use new filters, cartridges, or canisters, as specified by the

manufacturer and BEF.

A5.4. (Added-OC-ALC) Maintenance. Personnel that maintain individually issued

respirators must request replacement parts (replacement valves, cartridges, straps, etc.) from their

workplace supervisor as needed. Personnel must not mix parts from different manufacturers,

types or models of respirators.

A5.4.1. (Added-OC-ALC) Personnel must replace the cartridge, filter, or canister of

an air purifying respirator when the following occurs:

A5.4.1.1. (Added-OC-ALC) The worker detects an increase in breathing resistance,


A5.4.1.2. (Added-OC-ALC) The employee smells or tastes something out of the

ordinary, or experiences eye or mouth irritation,

A5.4.1.3. (Added-OC-ALC) The service life indicator is triggered,

A5.4.1.4. (Added-OC-ALC) As required by an applicable standard, or

A5.4.1.5. (Added-OC-ALC) As directed by the shop specific Industrial Hygiene

Assessment Letter from BEF.



FLOW CHART FOR SUPERVISOR TRAINING

Figure A6.1. (Added) Flow Chart for Supervisor Training.

Supervisor initially assigned to shop

which utilizes respiratory protection.

Contact BEF and complete initial

respiratory protection training for

supervisors applicable to the shop.

Supervisor ensures initial

training is recorded in TSS.

Every 12 months after initial

training supervisor must complete

annual training with BEF.

Supervisor ensures that annual

training is recorded in TSS.

Supervisor transferred to a

different shop/workplace where

respiratory protection is used.

NO YES

IAW OC-ALC SUP1 to

TINKERAFBI 48-103,

paragraphs 2.2.3.3.-2.2.3.5., the

supervisor keeps a copy of the

training plan used by BEF to

conduct the training, and a copy

of the signed AF IMT 1151, on

file in Tab F2 of the RPP binder

Supervisor receives a copy of

the training plan used by BEF,

and the AF IMT 1151 signed at

the training event.



FLOW CHART OF EMPLOYEE MEDICAL QUALIFICATION, TRAINING & FIT

TESTING FOR TIGHT FITTING RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

Figure A7.1. (Added) Flow Chart of Employee Medical Qualification and Training for

Tight Fitting Respiratory Protection.



FLOW CHART OF EMPLOYEE MEDICAL QUALIFICATION AND TRAINING FOR

LOOSE FITTING RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

Figure A8.1. (Added) Flow Chart of Employee Medical Qualification and Training for

Loose Fitting Respiratory Protection.



FLOW CHART REGARDING AUTHORIZATION TO USE AND TRAINING FOR

FILTERING FACEPIECE DEVICES (FFPDS) (I.E., DUST MASKS)

A9.1. (OC-ALC) NOTE: IAW AFI 48-137, 4.1.2., use of FFPDs must be approved and

authorized by the Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight (BEF).

Figure A9.1. (Added) Flow Chart Regarding Authorization to Use and Training for

Filtering Facepiece Devices (FFPDs) (i.

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