Respiratory Protection Information

• UW-Milwaukee Respiratory Protection Program

  • Required Information for Voluntary Use of Respirators
  • Respirator Program Frequently Asked Questions
  • Respirator Cleaning Instructions
  • Respirator Inspections
  • Respirator Fit-Testing

    • Respirator Fit Testing Exercises

    • Portacount Fit Testing Requirements
  • Respirator User Seal Check

• Medical Information

  • OSHA Required Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire , Appendix C to Sec. 1910.134
    (Required for all respirator users)

  • Periodic Medical Questionnaire
  • Access to Medical and Exposure Records
    OSHA 3110 (Revised 2001)
  • Occupational Health Clinic New Client Identification Form
    (form required by Corporate WORx Occupational Health Department

• OSHA Information

  • Respiratory Protection Standard -- 1910.134

  • Major Requirements of OSHA'S Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134
  • Fit Testing Procedures (Mandatory) -- 1910.134 App A
  • User Seal Check Procedures (Mandatory) -- 1910.123 App B-1
  • Information for Employees Using Respirators When not Required Under Standard, 1910.134 Appendix D (Mandatory)
  • Respiratory Protection (Informational Booklet) OSHA 3079, Revised 2002
  • Respiratory Protection eTool
  • Respirator Change Schedule
  • Respirator Cleaning Procedures (Mandatory) (Appendix B-2 to § 1910.134)
  • Respiratory Protection Frequently Asked Questions

• NIOSH Information

  • NIOSH Respirator Selection Logic 2004

  • Occupational Respiratory Disease Surveillance
  • NIOSH Guide to Industrial Respiratory Protection
  • NIOSH Suggested Respirator Cleaning and Sanitation Procedures
  • TB Respiratory Protection Program In Health Care Facilities -- Administrator's Guide
  • Case Study in Occupational Epidemiology: Silicosis in Sandblasters
  • "Silicosis: Learn the Facts"
  • NIOSH Respirator User Notices
  
  

• Additional Resources

  • UW-Madison Safety Department: Respiratory Protection Index Page

Updated March 25, 2008 by SAK