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State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management

Emergency Response Plan Section 7: Safety and Health

7.1 – Emergency Response Site Safety and Health Plan

ERP 7.A: Emergency Response Site Safety and Health Plan PDF file, less than 1

7.2 – Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

ERP 7.B.1: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) PDF file, less than 1

ERP 7.B.2: Summary of Policy on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) PDF file, less than 1

7.3 – Specific Hazard Attachments

Find information on the following hazards below:

ERP 7.C.1: All Hazards PDF file, less than 1

ERP 7.C.2: Animal Bites PDF file, less than 1

ERP 7.C.3: Benzene PDF file, less than 1

ERP 7.C.4: Cold Stress PDF file, less than 1

ERP 7.C.5: Confined Space Entry PDF file, less than 1

ERP 7.C.6: Drums PDF file, less than 1

ERP 7.C.7: Heat Stress PDF file, less than 1

ERP 7.C.8: Helicopter PDF file, less than 1

ERP 7.C.9: Hydrogen Sulfide PDF file, less than 1

ERP 7.C.10: Insect Bites And Stings PDF file, less than 1

ERP 7.C.11: Plants And Marine Animals PDF file, less than 1

ERP 7.C.12: Pregnancy PDF file, less than 1

ERP 7.C.13: Small Boats PDF file, less than 1

ERP 7.C.14: Vehicle Operation PDF file, less than 1

7.4 – Respirator Policy and Program

ERP 7.D.1: RIDEM Respirator Policy and Program Overview PDF file, less than 1

Certain protocols and standard operating procedures involving respirators

ERP 7D.2.1: Orientation Program on Respirator Training and Fit Testing PDF file, less than 1

ERP 7D.2.2: Respirator Fit Test Protocol PDF file, less than 1

ERP 7D.2.3: Selection of a Respirator for Comfort PDF file, less than 1

ERP 7D.2.4: Respirator Face Piece Fit Testing PDF file, less than 1

ERP 7D.2.5: Sensitivity Check PDF file, less than 1

ERP 7D.2.6: Test Chamber Design PDF file, less than 1

ERP 7D.2.7: Qualitative Fit Test – Isoamyl Acetate Test PDF file, less than 1

ERP 7D.2.8: Qualitative Fit Test – Stannic Oxychloride Irritant Smoke Test PDF file, less than 1

ERP 7D.2.9: Functional Fit Test – Positive Pressure Test PDF file, less than 1

ERP 7D.2.10: Functional Fit Test – Negative Pressure Test PDF file, less than 1

ERP 7D.2.11: Proper Cleaning and Storing of Respirators PDF file, less than 1

Forms involving respirators

ERP 7D.3.1: Respirator Medical Recertification Request PDF file, less than 1

ERP 7D.3.2: Employee Respirator Use Profile PDF file, less than 1

ERP 7D.3.3: Physician’s Opinion Letter – Medical Respirator Certification PDF file, less than 1

ERP 7D.3.4: Respirator Fit Test Data Collection Form PDF file, less than 1

ERP 7D.3.5: Respiratory Equipment Inspection Checklist PDF file, less than 1

ERP 7D.3.6: Required Information for Employees Using Respirators When Not Required Under the Standard PDF file, less than 1

ERP 7D.3.7: Medical Evaluation Questionnaire for Respirator Use PDF file, less than 1

Additional respirator programs and protocols

ERP 6.9.7: Personal Protective Equipment for Go Kits in Animal Disease Response PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P01: Infection Protection for Workers in Environments That Present a Risk of AI Exposure PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P02: Comparison of Air-Purifying Respirators For Protecting Poultry Workers PDF file, less than 1

PPE in Biologically Hazardous Environments (USDA Operational Guidelines) PDF file, less than 1

ERP 7D.4.1: Respirator Plan For Office of Emergency Response PDF file, less than 1