FIT TESTING

• 29 CFR 1910.134

Medical Evaluation

• In about 2004, SDSO sworn staff filled out medical questionnaire reviewed by doctor.

• For new employees this is included in hiring process.

• Re-evaluate employees if needed

REQUIREMENTS

• Written program administrated by suitably trained administrator

• Procedures for cleaning, storage, inspecting, and maintaining respirators

• Procedures for use of respirators

TRAINING EMPLOYEES

• Train Employees in proper use including:

- Donning

- Doffing

- Limitations of use

- Maintenance

Training must be done yearly

RESPIRATOR CHOICE

• Must be NIOSH approved

• Must provide enough protection for a given atmosphere

• Must provide choices for employee

                  

FIT TEST

• Done every year (or sooner if required)

• Fit factor of 500 or higher (full face masks)

• Must test employee with same make, model, and style they will use

• No qualitative tests on full face masks

• No facial hair interfering with sealing or valve function