Which statement about respirator storage is correct?

Which statement about respirator storage is correct?

• A. Respirators should be stored with pesticides
• B. Respirators should be stored separately from pesticides
• C. No special storage considerations
• D. They must be stored outdoors

Answer: (B)

Keep respirators in a clean, dry, and protected location so they stay effective for reuse. Storing them separately from pesticides prevents any pesticide residue, solvents, or vapors from contaminating the respirator’s facepiece, straps, or filters. Contamination can irritate skin or lungs and can compromise the filtration media, making the respirator less protective or unusable. When you store a respirator, place it in its original case or a dedicated storage bag, away from chemicals, heat, and direct sunlight, and keep it in good condition with intact straps and no damage to seals. Outdoor storage or mixing storage with pesticides increases the risk of damage and contamination, which is why those options aren’t appropriate.

Keep respirators in a clean, dry, and protected location so they stay effective for reuse. Storing them separately from pesticides prevents any pesticide residue, solvents, or vapors from contaminating the respirator’s facepiece, straps, or filters. Contamination can irritate skin or lungs and can compromise the filtration media, making the respirator less protective or unusable. When you store a respirator, place it in its original case or a dedicated storage bag, away from chemicals, heat, and direct sunlight, and keep it in good condition with intact straps and no damage to seals. Outdoor storage or mixing storage with pesticides increases the risk of damage and contamination, which is why those options aren’t appropriate.