Limitations Of Use; Respirator Program Management; Niosh-Approval, Cautions, & Limitations - 3M Speedglas G5-01 Directives D'utilisation

c. Do not use with parts or accessories other than those manufactured by 3M as described in these User Instructions or on the NIOSH
Approval Label for this respirator.
8. Should the 3M™ Speedglas™ Auto-Darkening Filter ADF G5-01 or ADF G5-01VC fail to switch to dark mode upon striking an arc, stop
welding immediately and inspect the ADF as described in these User Instructions. Continued use of an ADF that fails to switch to the dark state
may result in permanent eye injury and vision loss. If the problem cannot be identified and corrected, do not use the ADF; contact your
supervisor, distributor or 3M for assistance.
9. Carefully inspect the complete 3M™ Speedglas™ Auto-Darkening Filter ADF G5-01 or ADF G5-01VC before each use. Cracked, pitted or
scratched filter glass or protection plates reduce vision and can seriously impair protection. All damaged components should be replaced
immediately. Remove any protective film from the viewing surfaces.
10. The 3M™ Speedglas™ Heavy-Duty Welding Helmet G5-01 (used with the 3M™ Speedglas™ Passive Welding Filter Assembly, ADF G5-01 or
ADF G5-01VC) is not suitable for laser welding or welding processes that require filters greater than Shade 13 or Shade 14, respectively. Use of
this product for these applications may result in permanent eye injury and vision loss.
11. The 3M™ Speedglas™ ADF G5-01 and ADF G5-01VC are not intrinsically safe. Do not use in flammable or explosive atmospheres. Doing
so may result in serious bodily injury or death.

Limitations of Use

1. Do not wear this respirator to enter areas where:
a. Atmospheres are oxygen deficient.
b. Contaminant concentrations are unknown or cannot be adequately estimated.
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.
2. Severe burn injuries may result if this welding helmet is used for heavy-duty overhead welding applications where there is a potential for
falling molten metal.
3. This welding helmet is not suitable for laser welding or welding processes that require filters greater than Shade 13 (ADF G5-01) or Shade 14
(ADF G5-01VC).
4. Only operate the welding helmet system at temperatures between 23°F (–5°C) and 131°F (+55°C).
5. Do not use the welding helmet system in areas where contact with an open flame is possible.
6. The welding shield is heat resistant but can catch fire or melt in contact with open flames or very hot surfaces. Keep the shield clean to
minimize this risk.

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 29 CFR 1910.134 are listed here
for reference. Consult an Industrial Hygienist or Safety Professional with questions concerning applicability of this product to your job requirements.
NIOSH–Approval, Cautions, & Limitations
This welding helmet is one component of a NIOSH approved respiratory protection system. Refer to the User Instructions and/or the NIOSH Approval
Label provided with the 3M Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) unit or Supplied Air (SA) device for approved configurations and applicable NIOSH
Cautions and Limitations.
W WARNING
Table 1. 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 Filters, Cartridges, and Canisters
K Training and Information
L Program Evaluation
M Recordkeeping
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