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1910.134 (c) (1) In any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer, the employer shall establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures.
This document discusses the major requirements of OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134. No attempt has been made to discuss every detail of the standard. Readers are encouraged to consult OSHA’s Respiratory Protection web page for the complete text.
OSHA's revised Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134 and 29 CFR 1926.103) went into effect April 8, 1998. The final standard replaces the respiratory protection standards adopted by OSHA in 1971.
This document discusses the major requirements of OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134. No attempt has been made to discuss every detail of the standard. Readers are encouraged to consult OSHA’s Respiratory Protection web page for the complete text.
Prior to the commencement of the fit test, the test subject shall be given a description of the fit test and the test subject's responsibilities during the test procedure. The description of the process shall include a description of the test exercises that the subject will be performing.
Appendix D to § 1910.134 (Mandatory) Information for Employees Using Respirators When Not Required Under the Standard. Respirators are an effective method of protection against designated hazards when properly selected and worn.
Respirators protect workers against insufficient oxygen environments, harmful dusts, fogs, smokes, mists, gases, vapors, and sprays. These hazards may cause cancer, lung impairment, diseases, or death. Compliance with the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard could avert hundreds of deaths and thousands of illnesses annually. Respirators protect ...
OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134, applies to general industry, construction, shipyards, marine terminals, and longshoring. OSHA's Office of Training and Education has prepared the following outreach training materials for OSHA's respirator standard:
(29 CFR 1910.134). Before wearing a respirator, workers must frst be medically evaluated using the mandatory medical questionnaire or an equivalent method. To facilitate these medical evaluations, this INFOSHEET includes the mandatory medical questionnaire to be used for these evaluations. Medical Evaluation and Questionnaire Requirements
Payment for protective equipment. 1910.132 (h) (1) Except as provided by paragraphs (h) (2) through (h) (6) of this section, the protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this part, shall be provided by the employer at no cost to employees.