Respiratory Protection: Cal/OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard
When engineering and work practice controls do not provide enough protection from workplace hazards, personal protective equipment such as respiratory protection may be necessary. However, a respirator will not provide the intended protection if employers choose the wrong type of respirator or one that doesnāt fit the individual worker, or allow it to be used improperly.
The Cal/OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard covers any use of respiratory protection in the workplace. Employer requirements include a written program with designated program administrator, respirator selection procedures, medical evaluations, training, fit testing and recordkeeping.
Cal/OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard
Cal/OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (standard without appendices) ā Title 8 CCR; Section 5144
Respiratory Protection Standard Appendix A: Fit Test Protocols
Respiratory Protection Standard Appendix B-1: User Seal Check Procedures
Respiratory Protection Standard Appendix B-2: Respirator Cleaning Procedures
Respiratory Protection Standard Appendix C: Medical Evaluation Questionnaire
Respiratory Protection Standard Appendix D: Information for Voluntary Users
Publications and Reports
Respirator Program Toolkit for Hospitals - Guide and resources for effective respirator use
How to Use Half-mask Respirators to Prevent Lead Poisoning (PDF)
Activities
Respirator Use in Health Care Workplaces - Protecting workers from infectious diseases
Related Links & Resources
Respiratory protection resources - general
Respiratory protection resources - health care
Cal/OSHA Aerosol Transmissible Disease Standards
Federal OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard - CFR 1910.134