What is the Service policy for minimizing exposure to respiratory hazards?
A. We take steps to avoid exposing you to respiratory hazards in your work areas. Respiratory hazards (such as airborne contaminants or even insufficient oxygen) can irritate or damage your respiratory system, causing damage to your health, and may cause death. B. Our primary goal is to prevent harmful levels of airborne contaminants in all Service work areas. Airborne contaminants may be gases, vapors, particulates, or fibers. C. Our first choice is to use reasonable engineering controls, including product substitution, to eliminate hazardous airborne contaminants in your work area before you begin work there. Product substitution is when a material is replaced with a less hazardous product. We also consider the use of appropriate administrative controls to reduce harmful exposures. D. If we determine that your work may expose you to respiratory hazards and you meet the requirements in this policy, we will give you an appropriate respiratory device. You may not work in the area withou
