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The OSHA Respiratory Protection standard (29 CFR 1910.134) requires employees to be fit tested prior to the initial use of a respirator, and whenever a different respirator facepiece (i.e., of a different size, style, model or make) is used (see 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2)).

As OSHA explained in the respiratory protection compliance directive, Inspection Procedures for the Respiratory Protection Standard, CPL 02-00-158, the requirements for voluntary use of respirators can be divided into two categories: requirements for filtering facepieces (i.e., dust masks) and for all other respirators ...

The OSHA Respiratory Protection standard (29 CFR 1910.134) requires employees to be fit tested prior to the initial use of a respirator, and whenever a different respirator facepiece (i.e., of a different size, style, model or make) is used (see 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2)).

Dust masks are not NIOSH* approved disposable filtering face pieces. They can be worn for comfort against non-toxic nuisance dusts during activities like mowing, gardening, sweeping and dusting. These masks are not respirators and do not offer protection against hazardous dusts, gases or vapors.

As OSHA explained in the respiratory protection compliance directive, Inspection Procedures for the Respiratory Protection Standard, CPL 02-00-158, the requirements for voluntary use of respirators can be divided into two categories: requirements for filtering facepieces (i.e., dust masks) and for all other respirators ...

They must not be used where there is an oxygen-deficient atmosphere or harmful gases and vapours.

Dust masks are not NIOSH* approved disposable filtering face pieces. They can be worn for comfort against non-toxic nuisance dusts during activities like mowing, gardening, sweeping and dusting. These masks are not respirators and do not offer protection against hazardous dusts, gases or vapors.

Surgical N95 – A NIOSH-approved N95 respirator that has also been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a surgical mask. N99 – Filters at least 99% of airborne particles. Not resistant to oil. N100 – Filters at least 99.97% of airborne particles.

They must not be used where there is an oxygen-deficient atmosphere or harmful gases and vapours.

The most widely available are N95 respirators, but other types (N99, N100, P95, P99, P100, R95, R99, and R100) offer the same or better protection as an N95 respirator. Lists of respirators that are NIOSH-approved can be found on the NIOSH-Approved Particulate Filtering Facepiece Respirators webpage.

Surgical N95 – A NIOSH-approved N95 respirator that has also been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a surgical mask. N99 – Filters at least 99% of airborne particles. Not resistant to oil. N100 – Filters at least 99.97% of airborne particles.

If the employer determines that any voluntary respirator use is permissible, the employer must provide the respirator users with the information contained in Appendix D of the standard ("Information for Employees Using Respirators When Not Required Under the Standard".)

The most widely available are N95 respirators, but other types (N99, N100, P95, P99, P100, R95, R99, and R100) offer the same or better protection as an N95 respirator. Lists of respirators that are NIOSH-approved can be found on the NIOSH-Approved Particulate Filtering Facepiece Respirators webpage.

If the employer determines that any voluntary respirator use is permissible, the employer must provide the respirator users with the information contained in Appendix D of the standard ("Information for Employees Using Respirators When Not Required Under the Standard".)

If the employer determines that any voluntary respirator use is permissible, the employer must provide the respirator users with the information contained in Appendix D of the standard ("Information for Employees Using Respirators When Not Required Under the Standard".)

If the employer determines that any voluntary respirator use is permissible, the employer must provide the respirator users with the information contained in Appendix D of the standard ("Information for Employees Using Respirators When Not Required Under the Standard".)

Remember, voluntary use is only permitted when your employer has determined that there is no airborne hazard that would require the use of a respirator.

Remember, voluntary use is only permitted when your employer has determined that there is no airborne hazard that would require the use of a respirator.

Voluntary Use: Consists of a filtering facepiece, such as a disposable dust filtering facepiece respirator. In this case, the only requirements are that the respirator be stored and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user and that the employer provide employees with Appendix D.

Any respirator besides an SCBA can be worn voluntarily. All users must complete the appropriate training. In addition to training, employees wearing a tight fitting rubber or silicone mask must receive a medical evaluation from UEHC.

Voluntary Use: Consists of a filtering facepiece, such as a disposable dust filtering facepiece respirator. In this case, the only requirements are that the respirator be stored and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user and that the employer provide employees with Appendix D.

Any respirator besides an SCBA can be worn voluntarily. All users must complete the appropriate training. In addition to training, employees wearing a tight fitting rubber or silicone mask must receive a medical evaluation from UEHC.

Employees voluntarily using respirators/dust masks must be provided the information found in Appendix D in 1910.134 of OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard on a one-time basis. Appendix D provides important information the employee needs to know about wearing respirators.

Employees voluntarily using respirators/dust masks must be provided the information found in Appendix D in 1910.134 of OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard on a one-time basis. Appendix D provides important information the employee needs to know about wearing respirators.