Hazards & Controls
Respiratory Safety
OSHA Respirators

Full text, online version of the final rule for respiratory protection - effective April 8, 1998

OSHA is proposing to add the Abbreviated Bitrex Qualitative Fit-Testing Protocol into its respiratory standard

Text of the final rule

Text of the final rule

Online video explains how they prevent exposure to infectious diseases

Online video provides respirator and facemask safety guidance

Full text of OSHA's rule for respiratory protection

What OSHA inspectors look for when inspecting respiratory protection programs

Selection of air purifying respirators for gases and vapors with poor warning properties (diisocyana

Evaluate potential respiratory hazards and appropriate controls

Advice is provided in establishing a program

OSHA directive to its field staff on respiratory protection program standard requirements

Outreach training materials for the revised respirator standard, 29 CFR 1910.134

OSHA requires the employee to fill out a medical questionnaire - sample template provided

Guidance to OSHA field staff who conduct onsite inspections

A fact sheet for qualitative fit testing of respirators

OSHA recognizes three types of Quantitative Fit Testing

Guidance materials for assisting with compliance to new respirator standard

A discussion of fit testing procedures

Assigned Protection Factors (APFs) and Maximum Use Concentrations (MUCs)

Both have a role in preventing different types of exposures

Reference materials for implementation of the standard

Technical resources for compliance with OSHA's respiratory protection standard

Clarification from OSHA

For Required and Voluntary Use of Respirators

A guide to assist in complying with WISHA Chapter 296-62 WAC, Part E, Respiratory Protection

Succinct description of OSHA employer requirements for respirator programs