Public Health Respiratory Protection Program Template

Local Public Health may use or download this program and fill in the blank spaces to make it unique to your facility.

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Policy

The purpose of this program is to ensure that all employees required to wear respiratory protection as a condition of their employment are protected from respiratory hazards through the proper use of respirators.

Program Components

• Program Administration
• Program Scope and Application
• Identifying Work Hazards
• Respirator Selection
• Medical Evaluations
• Fit Testing
• Proper Respirator Use
• Cleaning and Disinfecting
• Inspecting, Maintenance and Repairs
• Respirator Training
• Evaluating/Updating Program
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Documentation and Record-keeping

References

• CDC NIOSH: Respirators
  
• OSHA Technical Manual: Respiratory Protection 29 CFR 1910.134