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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
STANDARD
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FEDERAL REGISTER 1/8/98
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29 CFR 1910. 134
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Revised Other OSHA Standards That
Incorporated 1910.134 By Reference
DATES
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EFFECTIVE DATE: APRIL 8, 1998
COMPLIANCE DATES:
Paragraph (a) September 8, 1998
Paragraph (b-o) October 5, 1998
NEW REQUIREMENTS
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Program Administrator
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Mandatory Medical Questionnaire
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Fit Testing Protocols Specified
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Fit Testing and Training Annually
NEW REQUIREMENTS
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More Detailed Written Procedures
Change Schedule for Cartridges Used for
Gas and Vapors
Breathing Air Quality Specified in More
Detail - Moisture Content etc..
APPLICABILITY
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Respirator Use Required If PEL Exceeded
If Employer Requires Respirator Use Below
PEL
Voluntary Use Below PEL
WRITTEN PROGRAM
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Procedures for Selecting Respirators
Medical Evaluation
Fit Testing Procedures
Procedures for Use of Respirators
Procedures and Schedules for Respirator
Maintenance (cleaning, disinfecting,
storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding)
WRITTEN PROGRAM
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Procedures to Ensure Adequate Air Quality
Quantity, and flow of Breathing Air
Training Employees on Respiratory
Hazards, Proper Use, Limitations and
Maintenance
Procedures for Evaluating Program
Effectiveness
RESPIRATOR SELECTION
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Requires use of NIOSH approved
respirators
Provides general guidance for selection
Must select respirators from a sufficient
number of models and sizes so it fits
correctly
RESPIRATOR SELECTION
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Non IDLH gases and vapors
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atmosphere supplying or
air purifying respirator with ELSA or change
schedule
Particulates
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filter certified under 42 CFR 84
RESPIRATOR SELECTION
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Respirators for IDLH
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A full face pressure demand 30 minute SCBA
Combination full face pressure demand
airline/ASCBA
ALL Oxygen deficient atmospheres are
IDLH
Unknown atmosphere IDLH
MEDICAL EVALUATION
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Required prior to fit test
Must be performed by a PLHCP using a
medical questionnaire or exam
Appendix C - Medical Questionnaire
Follow up exam if positive answer - any
tests or procedures determined by PLHCP
MEDICAL EVALUATION
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Provide written procedures, respirator
weight, duration and frequency of use,
physical effort required, temperature and
humidity to PLHCP
Written report provided to employer and
employee
MEDICAL EVALUATION
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Additional medical evaluation required:
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employee report
doctor, supervisor or administrator specified
observations during fit testing or program
observation
change occurs in workplace
FIT TESTING
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Required prior to initial use
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Whenever a different respirator is used
Annual requirement
Change in employee physical condition
Required for all tight fitting respirators
Follow OSHA Protocol in Standard
FIT TESTING
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Qualitative - If PF required less than or
equal to 100
Quantitative - If PF required more than
100
Quantitative PF Pass
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100 for half face piece
500 for full face piece
USE OF RESPIRATORS
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Prohibits facial hair at the sealing surface
or that interferes with valve function
Must conduct a user seal check (positive
and negative pressure tests) before each
use
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Procedures in Appendix B
Procedures as recommended by manufacturer
that the employer demonstrates as effective
USE OF RESPIRATORS
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Allows employees to leave the respirator
use area:
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to wash face / face piece to prevent skin
irritation
if break through, changes in resistance, or
face piece leakage
to replace respirator air purifying element
MAINTENANCE
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Cleaning and disinfecting must use
procedures in Appendix B or equivalent
provided by manufacturer
Recharge cylinders when pressure below
90%
BREATHING AIR
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oxygen - 19.5-23.5%
hydrocarbons </= 5mg/m3
carbon monoxide </= 10 ppm
carbon dioxide </= 1000 ppm
BREATHING AIR
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Compressor air moisture - dew point at
least 10 F below ambient temperature
Cylinder air moisture - dew point less than
or equal to -50 F
Alarms for oil lubricated compressor - CO
alarm set at 10 ppm, high temperature
alarm or frequent monitoring for
overheating
TRAINING
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Required:
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Prior to initial use
Annually
Changes in workplace or respirator type
Employee must be able to demonstrate
knowledge:
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Why respirator is necessary
Limitations and capabilities of respirator
TRAINING
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How to use the respirator properly
How to inspect, put on, use, check seal
Respirator maintenance and storage
Medical signs and symptoms that may limit
the use of a respirator
Familiar with the general requirements of
1910.134
Voluntary use - train on Appendix D
PROGRAM EVALUATION
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Needed to ensure program is properly
implemented
Employees are to be consulted regularly to
assess their views and identify problems