If the exposure level to a contaminant is under the OSHA PEL, can I allow my employees to use a Moldex® disposable filtering facepiece such as the 2300N95 or 2700N95?
Yes, an employer can provide respirators for voluntary use. You should refer to OSHA’s Respiratory Protection standard for further details. References to voluntary use can be found in 29CFR1910.134 (c)(2) and in Appendix D to the standard. Additional Information: OSHA letter of Interpretation or the OSHA link.
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