Entering And Exiting The Contaminated Area - 3M Versaflo M Series User Instructions

Entering and Exiting the Contaminated Area

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 Z87.1-2010, 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.
3. Failure to follow these instructions may reduce respirator performance, overexpose you to
contaminants, and may result in sickness or death.
a. The M-Series Headgear is one component of an approved respiratory protection system.
Always read and follow all User Instructions supplied with your 3M™ M-Series Headgear, PAPR
Blower Unit or Supplied Air Device in order to ensure correct system operation.
4. Do not use the head, neck, and shoulder cover or non-flame resistant faceseals and shrouds
around high heat, sparks or flames. Misuse use may result in serious injury or death.
5. Failure to follow these instructions may reduce the capability of the M-300 and M-400 Series
Headgear Shell to withstand impact and penetration and may result in serious injury or death:
a. Do not use in high heat environments above the recommended maximum temperature.
With the respirator in operation, enter the contaminated area, breathing normally. Keep the air supply
hose or PAPR assembly away from equipment, vehicles, and other physical and chemical hazards.
1. Airborne contaminants which can be dangerous to your health include those that are so small you
may not be able to see or smell them.
2. 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) determined using
the Assigned Protection Factor (APF) for the specific respirator system or the APF mandated by
specific government standards, whichever is lower.
3. Leave the contaminated area before reaching inside or removing the headgear. Do not remove
the respirator or reach your hand into the headgear in areas where the air is contaminated. Do not
adjust the airflow deflector while in a contaminated area.
4. Leave the contaminated area immediately if any of the following conditions occur:
a. Any part of the system becomes damaged.
b. Airflow into the respirator decreases or stops.
c. Breathing becomes difficult.
d. You feel dizzy or your vision is impaired.
e. You taste or smell contaminants.
f. Your face, eyes, nose or mouth become(s) irritated.
g. You suspect that the concentration of contaminants may have reached levels at which this
respirator may no longer provide adequate protection.
Refer to the "Inspection & Maintenance" section of these User Instructions for guidance on how to
properly care for your M-Series Headgear.
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