RESPIRATORY PROTECTION STANDARD
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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
STANDARD
FEDERAL REGISTER 1/8/98
29 CFR 1910. 134
Revised Other OSHA Standards That
Incorporated 1910.134 By Reference
DATES
EFFECTIVE DATE: APRIL 8, 1998
COMPLIANCE DATES:
Paragraph (a) September 8, 1998
Paragraph (b-o) October 5, 1998
NEW REQUIREMENTS
Program Administrator
Mandatory Medical Questionnaire
Fit Testing Protocols Specified
Fit Testing and Training Annually
NEW REQUIREMENTS
More Detailed Written Procedures
Change Schedule for Cartridges Used for
Gas and Vapors
Breathing Air Quality Specified in More
Detail - Moisture Content etc..
APPLICABILITY
Respirator Use Required If PEL Exceeded
If Employer Requires Respirator Use Below
PEL
Voluntary Use Below PEL
WRITTEN PROGRAM
Procedures for Selecting Respirators
Medical Evaluation
Fit Testing Procedures
Procedures for Use of Respirators
Procedures and Schedules for Respirator
Maintenance (cleaning, disinfecting,
storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding)
WRITTEN PROGRAM
Procedures to Ensure Adequate Air Quality
Quantity, and flow of Breathing Air
Training Employees on Respiratory
Hazards, Proper Use, Limitations and
Maintenance
Procedures for Evaluating Program
Effectiveness
RESPIRATOR SELECTION
Requires use of NIOSH approved
respirators
Provides general guidance for selection
Must select respirators from a sufficient
number of models and sizes so it fits
correctly
RESPIRATOR SELECTION
Non IDLH gases and vapors
atmosphere supplying or
air purifying respirator with ELSA or change
schedule
Particulates
filter certified under 42 CFR 84
RESPIRATOR SELECTION
Respirators for IDLH
A full face pressure demand 30 minute SCBA
Combination full face pressure demand
airline/ASCBA
ALL Oxygen deficient atmospheres are
IDLH
Unknown atmosphere IDLH
MEDICAL EVALUATION
Required prior to fit test
Must be performed by a PLHCP using a
medical questionnaire or exam
Appendix C - Medical Questionnaire
Follow up exam if positive answer - any
tests or procedures determined by PLHCP
MEDICAL EVALUATION
Provide written procedures, respirator
weight, duration and frequency of use,
physical effort required, temperature and
humidity to PLHCP
Written report provided to employer and
employee
MEDICAL EVALUATION
Additional medical evaluation required:
employee report
doctor, supervisor or administrator specified
observations during fit testing or program
observation
change occurs in workplace
FIT TESTING
Required prior to initial use
Whenever a different respirator is used
Annual requirement
Change in employee physical condition
Required for all tight fitting respirators
Follow OSHA Protocol in Standard
FIT TESTING
Qualitative - If PF required less than or
equal to 100
Quantitative - If PF required more than
100
Quantitative PF Pass
100 for half face piece
500 for full face piece
USE OF RESPIRATORS
Prohibits facial hair at the sealing surface
or that interferes with valve function
Must conduct a user seal check (positive
and negative pressure tests) before each
use
Procedures in Appendix B
Procedures as recommended by manufacturer
that the employer demonstrates as effective
USE OF RESPIRATORS
Allows employees to leave the respirator
use area:
to wash face / face piece to prevent skin
irritation
if break through, changes in resistance, or
face piece leakage
to replace respirator air purifying element
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning and disinfecting must use
procedures in Appendix B or equivalent
provided by manufacturer
Recharge cylinders when pressure below
90%
BREATHING AIR
oxygen - 19.5-23.5%
hydrocarbons </= 5mg/m3
carbon monoxide </= 10 ppm
carbon dioxide </= 1000 ppm
BREATHING AIR
Compressor air moisture - dew point at
least 10 F below ambient temperature
Cylinder air moisture - dew point less than
or equal to -50 F
Alarms for oil lubricated compressor - CO
alarm set at 10 ppm, high temperature
alarm or frequent monitoring for
overheating
TRAINING
Required:
Prior to initial use
Annually
Changes in workplace or respirator type
Employee must be able to demonstrate
knowledge:
Why respirator is necessary
Limitations and capabilities of respirator
TRAINING
How to use the respirator properly
How to inspect, put on, use, check seal
Respirator maintenance and storage
Medical signs and symptoms that may limit
the use of a respirator
Familiar with the general requirements of
1910.134
Voluntary use - train on Appendix D
PROGRAM EVALUATION
Needed to ensure program is properly
implemented
Employees are to be consulted regularly to
assess their views and identify problems