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OSHAs Respiratory Protection Standard
OSHAs Respiratory Protection Standard
Protection Standard
29 CFR 1910.134
Major Changes
Different categories of particulate filters
End of service life schedule
Designate a program administrator
New IDLH requirements
Voluntary use requirements
Medical, training, fit testing details
Scope and Dates
This standard applies to general industry, shipyards, marine terminals,
longshoring, and construction
The effective date is 4/8/98
Determination that respirator use is required (paragraph a) to be
completed no later than 9/8/98
Compliance with all other provisions of this standard must be
completed no later than 10/5/98
Employers may use the results of training, fit testing, medical
evaluation conducted within 12 months prior to 4/8/98 if they meet the
standard requirements
Other OSHA Specific Standards
Selection
Medical evaluation
Fit testing
Use
Maintenance and care
Breathing air quality
Training
Program evaluation
Selection of respirators
Employer must select appropriate respirator based on
respiratory hazards and user factors which affect
performance and reliability
Select NIOSH certified respirators and use in compliance
with conditions of certification
Identify and evaluate the respiratory hazards in the
workplace and estimate the employee’s exposure
If estimate cannot be performed consider atmosphere
IDLH
Select from sufficient number of models and sizes
Respirators for IDLH