Powered air respirators get treated like a set-it-and-forget-it purchase, and cartridge lifespan is where most shops get caught. KPA Regulatory Director Zach Pucillo joins hosts Adam Crowell and Josh Koronich to break down what compliant respirator use actually looks like for painters, how often cartridges need to be swapped, and what you’re on the hook for when it comes to disposing of what your shop throws away.
Attendees will walk away with these insights: 1. Retire the old industry sayings: “change your cartridge every 40 hours” isn’t a compliance standard, it’s a myth. The respiratory exposure assessment is part of the regulation and it’s the piece almost everyone skips. <br>3. This isn’t about paperwork, it’s about your painters’ health. Be proactive now so they can breathe easy later.
