Limitations Of Use; Respirator Program Management; Niosh -Approval, Cautions, & Limitations; Additional Certifications - 3M Versaflo M Serie Directives D'utilisation

Limitations of Use

1. Do not wear this respirator to enter areas where:
a. Atmospheres are oxygen deficient.
b. Contaminant concentrations are unknown.
c. Contaminant concentrations are Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH).
d. Contaminant concentrations exceed the maximum use concentration (MUC) as determined using
the Assigned Protection Factor (APF) for the specific respirator system or the APF mandated by
specific government standards, whichever is lower. See APF section of these User Instructions.

respirator Program Management

Occupational use of respirators must be in compliance with applicable health and safety standards. By
law, US employers must establish a written respiratory protection program meeting the requirements
of the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard 29 CFR 1910.134 and any applicable OSHA substance
specific standards. For additional information on this standard contact OSHA at www.OSHA.gov.
In Canada, CSA standard Z94.4 requirements must be met and/or requirements of the applicable
jurisdiction, as appropriate. The major sections of 1910.134 are listed here for reference. Consult
an industrial hygienist or call 3M Technical Service with questions concerning applicability of these
products to your job requirements.
Major Sections of oSHa 29 CFr 1910.134
Section
A Permissible Practice
B Definitions
C Respiratory Protection Program
D Selection of Respirators
E Medical Evaluation
F Fit Testing
G Use of Respirators
H Maintenance and Care of Respirators
I Breathing Air Quality and Use
J Identification of Cartridges, Filters, and Canisters
K Training and Information
L Program Evaluation
M Recordkeeping
nIoSH –approval, Cautions, & Limitations
These products are one component of a NIOSH approved respiratory protection system. Refer to
the User Instructions and/or the NIOSH approval label provided with the 3M™ Supplied Air (SA) or
Powered Air Purifying (PAPR) Blower Unit for approved configurations and applicable NIOSH Cautions
and Limitations.
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additional Certifications

WarnInG
1. These products meet the requirements of certain industrial eyewear standards and with some
models, certain industrial head protection standards. They do not provide complete head, eye,
and face protection from severe impact and penetration and are not a substitute for good safety
practices and engineering controls. Misuse may result in serious injury or death. For proper
use, see supervisor, refer to the product User Instructions or contact 3M Technical Service.
2. When exposed to eye and face hazards, wear additional eye and/or face protectors appropriate
to the hazard. ANSI Z87.1-2003, incorporated by reference in the OSHA Eye and Face Standard
29 CFR 1910.133, suggests safety spectacles or goggles should be worn in conjunction with
loose fitting respirators if the visor can be raised from the normal position during use. Failure to
do so may result in serious injury.
When assembled according to these User Instructions, 3M™ M-100, M-300, and M-400 Series
Headgear Assemblies meet the requirements of the ANSI Z87.1-2010 standard for eye and face
protection devices. In addition, M-300 and M-400 Series Headgear Assemblies meet the requirements
of the ANSI Z89.1-2003 (Type I, Class G) standard for industrial head protection.
Occupational use of these products for eye and face and/or head protection must be in compliance
with applicable health and safety standards. In the US, employers must comply with the OSHA
personal protective equipment (PPE) standard (29 CFR 1910.132) and, as applicable, the eye and face
standard (29 CFR 1910.133) and the head protection standard (29 CFR 1910.135). In Canada consult
the applicable standard(s) for your jurisdiction.

oPEratInG InStrUCtIonS

Unpacking

Inspect the package contents for shipping damage and ensure all components are present. The
product should be inspected before each use following the procedures in the Inspection section of
these User Instructions.

assembly

M-Series Headgear
M-Series M-105, M-107, M-305, M-307, M-405, and M-407 are provided fully assembled. Prior to
use, ensure any protective covering or film that may have been placed over the visor to protect it
during manufacturing or shipping is removed. When using the M-101, M-301, or M-401, install a visor
and faceseal (M-101/301) or inner and outer shroud (M-401) prior to use following the procedures in
the Replacement Parts and Accessories section of these User Instructions.
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