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Respiratory Protection, 29 CFR 1910.134
Appendix A - Fit Test Procedures (mandatory)
Appendix B-1 - User Seal Check Procedures (mandatory)
Appendix B-2 - Respirator Cleaning Procedures (mandatory)
Appendix C - OSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire (mandatory)
Appendix D - Information for employees using respirators when not required under the standard (mandatory)
Respiratory Protection, 29 CFR 1926.103 – this standard is identical to 29 CFR 1910.134 listed above.
Respiratory Protection, 29 CFR 1915.154 - this standard is identical to 29 CFR 1910.134 listed above.
Respiratory Protection, 29 CFR 1917.92 - this standard is identical to 29 CFR 1910.134 listed above.
Many other OSHNC standards, such as asbestos, lead, hexavalent chromium, etc., have respiratory protection sections in them. Most refer back to 29 CFR 1910.134 for setting up an appropriate respiratory protection program; however they may also have additional requirements for respirator use and medical surveillance for that particular substance.
Operating Documents
Enforcement Procedures for Respiratory Protection Against M. tuberculosis; Suspended enforcement of the provisions of 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2), fit-testing, Operational Procedure Notice 131B, NCDOL
Respirator Use Policy under the Cotton Dust Standard, Operational Procedure Notice 127, NCDOL
Facial Hair and Respirator Use, Standards Notice 55A, NCDOL
Use of Non-NIOSH approved respirators for voluntary use, Standards Notice 68, NCDOL
Respiratory Protection compliance directive, CPL 2-0.120
Respiratory Protection interpretations, 29 CFR 1910.134, OSHA Web site
Publications
Respiratory Protection Quick Card, NCDOL
Respiratory Protection Sample Programs, NCDOL
OSHA publications, OSHA website
Training Resources
Respiratory Protection videos, NCDOL library, (See “Respiratory Protection” heading under Video/DVD titles)
Other Agency Resources
Respiratory Protection Subject Index page, OSHA Web site
Respiratory Protection, OSHA Technical Manual, OSHA Web site
Respiratory Protection Subject Index page, U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Web site.
Ask a Question
If you would like to receive interpretive guidance on this or any other OSH standard/subject, please e-mail: ask.osh@labor.nc.gov or call 1-800-NCLABOR.
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