Started working for a pest control company. We spray Telstar on the outside of peoples homes as requested. Id like to wear a respirator as sometimes it gets windy and we have to spray overhead. Are these the proper filters? This is what my boss ordered.
Respirator filters
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MSDS from FMC for Talstar isn't much help: Respiratory protection for dust, splash, mist or spray exposures, wear a filtering mask.
It makes sense to me, but someone who knows for certain will surely come along.
If you do end up using that type of filter, make sure to follow the instructions regarding how long the organic filtering component is good for after opening the package. Even if not exposed to high levels of contaminants, that part of the filter will gradually become saturated and stop working if exposed to the air. As I understand it, the particulate filtering capability doesn't have the same limitation, so you'll basically end up with a heavy P100 (or whatever the media is rated for) filter after a while.
Edit: Got ahead of myself - I am used to the 3M 60921 or similar, which does have a P100 component. I'm not sure what number cartridge you have there, but it looks different.
If you do end up using that type of filter, make sure to follow the instructions regarding how long the organic filtering component is good for after opening the package. Even if not exposed to high levels of contaminants, that part of the filter will gradually become saturated and stop working if exposed to the air. As I understand it, the particulate filtering capability doesn't have the same limitation, so you'll basically end up with a heavy P100 (or whatever the media is rated for) filter after a while.
Edit: Got ahead of myself - I am used to the 3M 60921 or similar, which does have a P100 component. I'm not sure what number cartridge you have there, but it looks different.
Might want to check the PPE requirements for the products you are using. A lot of them no longer require such measures.
Did he teach you how to properly put on the mask and check for leaks??
An MSDS: material safety data sheet can help you determine what kind of filter you need besides just particulate size. They do make filters w/ 2 stage like particle matter and organic vapors to name one.
If spraying above the face, I would feel much better wearing a full face respirator to protect the eyes.
An MSDS: material safety data sheet can help you determine what kind of filter you need besides just particulate size. They do make filters w/ 2 stage like particle matter and organic vapors to name one.
If spraying above the face, I would feel much better wearing a full face respirator to protect the eyes.
I work in forensics which also includes fire investigations. I wear a half face respirator at cold fire scenes (among other PPE). I deal with scenes where food has spoiled, dead bodies have been, insects, rodents, asbestos, etc. My advice. Don’t trust anybody but yourself. I know guys who wear the incorrect cartridges and companies who provide inadequate cartridges (for example they don’t cover all the recommended hazards) and even worse guys who don’t care and don’t wear respirators. I’d do some research to see if technical white papers or best practice guides have been written by reputable organizations in the pest control world. For instance, their are organizations that research the proper respirator cartridges for hazards at fire scenes.
That being said, I only use these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009POHLRC?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
When it comes to your health do your own research and make sure you’re protecting yourself. Swap your cartridges out every 3-6 months - don’t wait until they’re hard to breathe in. By then they aren’t protecting your properly.
If your work requires a respirator you should be fit tested and medically cleared to wear one.
That being said, I only use these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009POHLRC?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
When it comes to your health do your own research and make sure you’re protecting yourself. Swap your cartridges out every 3-6 months - don’t wait until they’re hard to breathe in. By then they aren’t protecting your properly.
If your work requires a respirator you should be fit tested and medically cleared to wear one.
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