MSA Advantage 900 Instrucciones página 4

• This respirator provides LIMITED protection. A respirator paired with an appropriate
particulate filter may help reduce exposure to airborne biological agents, including avian
(bird) flu virus, other types of influenza, SARS, or other bacterial or viral biological agents, but
WILL NOT ELIMINATE the risk of exposure, infection, illness, or death.
• This respirator is certified by NIOSH to comply with the requirements specified for the
designated filter efficiency level; however, the government has NOT established a safe level of
exposure to biological agents. Therefore, the respirator may NOT prevent transmission of
influenza virus.
• Refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at www.cdc.gov for guidance
on the use of respirators to help decrease exposure to viral pathogens or other airborne
biological agents in community, home, and occupational settings. The CDC recommends
fit testing, medical evaluations, and training for optimal effectiveness when a respirator is
used in a non-occupational setting. Neglecting these preparatory measures may cause an
unsafe condition. Respirators used in an occupational setting MUST be used in accordance
with a complete respiratory protection program as required by OSHA, which includes proper
selection, training, fit-testing, and fit-checking. Detailed information on a respiratory
protection program is available by contacting OSHA or visiting www.osha.gov.
• Do NOT remove respirator in contaminated areas. The outer surface of the respirator MUST be
treated as if it is contaminated at all times. A respirator will NOT prevent one from exposure
to the flu or other airborne biological agents in other ways such as by touching the mouth,
nose, or eyes with contaminated hands or objects. Biological agents, such as the flu virus,
can be transmitted when infected individuals cough or sneeze and spread virus particles
through the air to exposed surfaces which are touched. Tight-fitting safety goggles, or a full-
facepiece respirator, may further help prevent transmission of viral pathogens or other
airborne biological agents.
• The CDC recommends frequent hand washing and wearing gloves to help prevent
transmission of disease due to exposure to surfaces where contaminants may be present,
and also immediately following removal of the respirator.
• Do not share filter cartridges between users.
• This respirator is NOT for use by
(a)
children or
(b)
people with a medical condition that may be adversely affected by using it.
• This respirator is not equipped with an exhalation valve. Exhaled air passes through the filters.
This respirator is identifiable by the Advantage 900 marking on the facepiece. If you are using
a respirator without this marking, it may have an exhalation valve. Consult the manual for that
respirator to determine whether or not it has an exhalation valve. When in doubt, treat the
respirator as if it is equipped with an exhalation valve.
• Test for Tightness before use. If a leak is detected, refer to DONNING THE RESPIRATOR section
in this manual for further instructions.
• An adequate respiratory protection program must include knowledge of hazards, hazard
assessment, selection of proper respiratory protective equipment, instruction and training in
the use of equipment, inspection and maintenance of equipment, and medical surveillance.
• Do not alter, modify, or substitute any components.
• Inspect the respirator regularly and maintain it according to the instructions. Repairs must
only be made by personnel authorized by MSA.
• Verify the contaminant(s) in the environment before entering. Always check that the filter
cartridges are appropriate for use in the environment. A filter cartridge which is not designed
for the contaminant present may not provide protection.
• DO NOT use the filter cartridges if the bag is opened, damaged, or missing. Filter cartridges
TAL 122 (L) Rev. 0 - 10218530
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