Can anyone wear a respirator?
Employers must have a written respiratory protection plan prior to the use of respirators, this plan shall include selection of respirators; medical evaluation of employees prior to wearing respirator; fit testing procedures for tight-fitting respirators; procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators; training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed during routine and emergency situations. The employer shall provide a medical evaluation by a physician or other licensed health care professional to determine the employee’s ability to use a respirator, before the employee is required to use the respirator in the workplace. Employees must also be fit-tested to determine the correct size respirator they will need to be completely protected prior to issuance of respirator. Click here for more information.
