PPE chart for RCF's, glass fiber, and mineral wool

The following charts apply to Ontario, Canada. In the U.S., OSHA has no specific standard or permissible exposure limit for workers exposed to these materials, but supports voluntary efforts to reduce worker exposure to refractory ceramic fibers. However, OSHA’s Respiratory Protection and PPE standards are applicable and compliance with these rules is required to protect workers exposed to these and all other hazardous substances.

Refractory ceramic fibres (RCF)—summary of PPE requirements

Type of work	Respirator type	Coveralls	Gloves	Eye protection
Installing RCF insulation
Cutting and installing RCF blanket, block, board, or modules	N100 dual-cartridge half-mask respirator	Disposable coveralls	Cotton	Dust-resistant safety goggles
Gunning RCF	This work practice is not recommended.
Cutting and installing fully encapsulated duct wrap
Cutting and installing fully encapsulated duct wrap	N95 air-purifying respirator	Disposable coveralls	Cotton	Safety glasses with side shields
Cutting and installing un-encapsulated duct wrap	N100 dual-cartridge half-mask respirator	Disposable coveralls	Cotton	Safety glasses with side shields
Removing refractory insulation
Removing refractory insulation	N100 full-facepiece respirator or a powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) with HEPA filters	Disposable coveralls	Cotton

Glass fibre and mineral wool - summary of PPE requirements

Type of work	Respirator type	Coveralls	Gloves	Eye protection
Fireproofing spray application
Sprayer	N95 air-purifying respirator	Disposable coveralls	Cotton	Dust-resistant safety goggles
Feeder	N95 air-purifying respirator	Disposable coveralls	Cotton	Dust-resistant safety goggles
Trades walking around or disturbing sprayed fireproofing material
Drywaller/Bricklayer/Sheetmetal worker/ Electrician/Pipefitter	N95 air-purifying respirator	Loose-fitting, fullbody clothing	Optional	Safety glasses with side shields
Blown insulation in attics
Installer	N95 air-purifying respirator	Disposable coveralls	Cotton	Dust-resistant safety goggles
Feeder	N95 air-purifying respirator	Disposable coveralls	Cotton	Dust-resistant safety goggles
Pipe, duct, and boiler insulation
Insulating pipes	N95 air-purifying respirator	Loose-fitting, fullbody clothing	Cotton	Safety glasses with side shields
Installing ceiling tiles
Installing ceiling tiles	N95 air-purifying respirator	Loose-fitting, fullbody clothing	Cotton	Safety glasses with side shields
Removal, maintenance, and demolition
Removal and storage of batt insulation	N95 air-purifying respirator	Disposable coveralls	Cotton	Safety glasses with side shields
Removal, storage, and clean-up of ceiling tiles	N95 air-purifying respirator	Disposable coveralls	Cotton	Safety glasses with side shields
Demolition	N95 air-purifying respirator	Disposable coveralls	Cotton	Dust-resistant safety goggles