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Respiratory Protection
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134
• Major changes were made as of
January, 1999 to apply respiratory
protection standard uniformly
• Many mold
worker safety guidelines
were originally authored prior to that
when disposable dust masks didn't
require respirator programs/fit tests
• "Dust masks" are considered as
respirators
• Employer must make reasonable
estimates for employee exposures
• Training program evaluation w/ employee
input
•
Medical questionnaire
https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3789info.pdf
• Physical exam (if required by physician)
•
Annual (minimum) fit test requirement
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