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Respiratory Protection 29 CFR 1910.134. Respiratory Program Main Points. Medical Evaluation Fit-Testing Procedures Maintenance and Care. Introduction. To protect all employees from Respiratory hazards 29 CFR 1910.134 Veolia Environmental Services Policy NIOSH standards.
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Respiratory Program Main Points • Medical Evaluation • Fit-Testing Procedures • Maintenance and Care
Introduction • To protect all employees from Respiratory hazards • 29 CFR 1910.134 • Veolia Environmental Services Policy • NIOSH standards
Medical Evaluation • Prior to being issued a respirator • Conducted by a professional medical doctor • Examination is kept confidentially • Duration and frequency of respirator use • Any limitations on respirator use • Medical evaluation kept on file
Fit Testing • Must pass a fit test prior to wearing respirator • Qualitative fit test for half face respirator • Quantitative fit test for full face respirator • Issuance form must be filled out • Positive and Negative fit-check
Maintenance and Care • Visual inspect respirator prior to use • Cleaned after each use • Stored in a clean and sanitary location • Repairs are made according to manufacture
Conclusion Any Question? Jeremey C. Furse Comm 1010-043