General Safety Information; Use Instructions - 3M 7000 Serie Instrucciones De Uso

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Full Facepiece Respirator 7000 Series

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

Intended Use
The 3M™ Full Facepiece Respirators 7000 Series are NIOSH approved and designed to help provide respiratory protection against certain airborne
contaminants when used in accordance with all use instructions and limitations and applicable safety and health regulations.
The 3M™ Full Facepiece 7000 Series meets the requirements of the ANSI Z87.1-2003 standard, high impact level, for face and eye protection. These
products help provide limited eye and face protection against flying particles.
This respirator helps protect against certain airborne contaminants. Misuse may result in sickness or death. For correct use,
consult supervisor and User Instructions, or call 3M in U.S.A., 1-800-243-4630. In Canada, call Technical Service at
1-800-267-4414.
These User Instructions provide information about facepiece use only. Important information is provided in the User Instructions with each of the
air filtration/supplied air systems that are NIOSH certified to be used with the Full Facepiece Respirator 7000 Series. Failure to follow the User
Instructions for the air filtration/supplied air systems being used may result in sickness or death.
When in supplied air mode, your employer must provide breathing air that meets at least the requirements of the specification for Grade D breathing
air, as described in the Compressed Gas Association Commodity Specification G-7.1-1997 in the United States. In Canada, breathing air systems must
be supplied with air which meets at least the requirements of CSA Standard Z180.1. Failure to do so may result in sickness or death.
In Brazil, breathing air systems must be supplied with air which meets ANSI Z86.1-1989/CGA G-7.1, Grade D breathing air.
This product contains natural rubber latex which may cause an allergic reaction.
USE INSTRUCTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
IMPORTANT
Before use, the wearer must read and understand these User Instructions. Keep these User Instructions for reference.
Use For
Respiratory protection from certain airborne contaminants according to United States NIOSH approvals, OSHA limitations, in Canada CSA standard
Z94.4 requirements, applicable local government regulations and 3M instructions. In Brazil follow the Respiratory Protection Program of the Ministry
of Labor.
Do Not Use For
Do not use for concentrations of contaminants which are immediately dangerous to life or health, are unknown or when concentrations exceed
10 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) in air-purifying mode when qualitatively fit tested, 50 times the PEL in air-purifying mode when
quantitatively fit tested, 1000 times the PEL in powered air-purifying or supplied air mode, or according to specific OSHA standards or applicable
government regulations, whichever is lower.
In Brazil, according to the Respiratory Protection Program of the Ministry of Labor, do not use quantitatively fit tested full facepiece respirator when
concentrations of contaminants are greater than 100 times the permissible exposure limit in air-purifying mode.

Use Instructions

1. Failure to follow all instructions and limitations on the use of this respirator and/or failure to wear this respirator during all times of exposure can
reduce respirator effectiveness and may result in sickness or death.
2. Before using this respirator, a written respiratory protection program must be implemented meeting all the local government requirements.
In the United States employers must comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 which includes medical evaluation, training and fit testing and
applicable OSHA substance specific standards. In Canada, follow the recommendations of CSA Z94.4 and/or requirements of the applicable
jurisdiction, as appropriate. In Brazil, follow the Respiratory Protection Program of the Ministry of Labor requirements. When used in supplied
air mode, your employer must supply breathing air that meets at least the requirements of Grade D breathing air in Compressed Gas
Association Commodity Specifications G-7.1-1997. In Canada, breathing air systems must be supplied with air which meets at least the
requirements of CSA Standard Z180.1.
3. The airborne contaminants which can be dangerous to your health include those that are so small you may not be able to see or smell them.
4. If the respirator becomes damaged; if you smell or taste contaminants; or if dizziness, irritation, or other distress occurs; leave the contaminated
area immediately, and repair or replace respirator, or contact supervisor.
5. Store respirator away from contaminated areas when not in use.
6. Dispose of used product in accordance with applicable regulations.
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