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510 EM 385-1-1 Chapters 1-8
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6-5. Inspection Requirements.

Testing and Monitoring Equipment

  • Inspect testing and monitoring equipment as per the manufacturer's guidelines.

Emergency Facilities/Units (Eyewash and Showers)

  • Activate plumbed units weekly and document to ensure they work properly.
  • Check and record the condition of self-contained units weekly.
  • Conduct annual inspections to verify compliance with ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 standards.

Ventilation Systems

  • Annually evaluate ventilation systems used to remove hazardous dusts, fumes, gases, or substances to confirm they are effectively removing those materials.

Blasting Equipment

  • Inspect all blasting PPE and components before each use.
  • Measure the ventilation in blast enclosures annually to ensure proper airflow and system maintenance.

6-6. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) Requirements.

Develop AHAs according to paragraphs 1-6 or 2-6, as applicable. Incorporate applicable information contained in SDSs into AHAs. If a hazardous or toxic agent is used in an operation, attach the SDS to the AHA.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

6-4. Annually evaluate ventilation systems to confirm that _____.

6-5. Inspection Requirements.