Confusion; Training / Qualification
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Maintenance; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
General None Reported / Taken
Company Policy; Procedure; Environment - Non Weather Related
With the COVID-19 pandemic; technicians are concerned about proper safety with the removal and disposal of HEPA filters. The procedures are consistent with all of company fleet types; including both Manufacturer X and Manufacturer Y aircraft types. All of the AMM procedures include a list of the necessary PPE as well as Disposal requirements.DescriptionSTD-XXXX Coveralls - Hooded STD-XXXY Goggles - Safety; Non Vented STD-XXXZ Respirator - Particulate; meets NIOSH 42 CFR 84 Class N95; N99; N100 The question here is; what qualifications (if any) are needed and where can we find the company policy. The main item is the use of the respirator Class N95 as is called out for in the AMM procedures [for several aircraft types].The second question concerns proper disposal of used HEPA filters and used PPE. Obey the airline policy; local health department and law enforcement regulations when you discard this material. Obey these instructions to prevent injuries to personnel.
Technician reported requesting to know the company policy that governs the safe removal and disposal of HEPA filters and used PPE.  Technician is also unsure of what qualifications are needed to perform those tasks.