CHECKLIST FOR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAMS

Check to ensure that your facility has:

q A written respirator protection program that is specific to your workplace and covers the following:

q Procedures for selection of respirators

q Medical evaluations of employees required to wear respirators.

q Fit testing procedures

q Routine use procedures and emergency respirator use procedures.

q Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and maintaining respirators.

q Procedures for ensuring adequate air quality for supplied air respirators.

q Training in respiratory hazards.

q Training in proper use and maintenance of respirators.

q Program evaluation procedures

q Procedures for ensuring that workers who voluntarily wear respirators (excluding filter facepieces) comply with the medical evaluation, cleaning, storing and maintenance requirements of the standard.

q A designated program administrator who is qualified to administer the program.

q Updated the written program as necessary to account for changes in the workplace affecting respirator use.

Provided equipment, training, and medical evaluations at no cost to employees.