RFP 25084 Attachment 5 OSHA Respiratory Program.pdf

This is OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard 29 CFR 1910.134, which provides detailed regulatory requirements for respiratory protection programs that apply to General Industry, Shipyards, Marine Terminals, Longshoring, and Construction sectors. The standard outlines comprehensive requirements for employers to develop and implement written respiratory protection programs, including proper selection, use, cleaning, maintenance, and fit testing of respirators. Key components include medical evaluations for employees required to use respirators, procedures for proper respirator use in routine and emergency situations, training requirements, and program evaluation protocols.

The standard specifies detailed technical requirements including assigned protection factors (APFs) for different types of respirators, maximum use concentrations (MUCs), breathing air quality standards for supplied-air respirators, and inspection/maintenance procedures. It mandates that employers provide respirators at no cost to employees, conduct annual training, maintain detailed records of medical evaluations and fit testing, and regularly evaluate program effectiveness. The standard includes mandatory appendices A through D covering fit testing protocols, cleaning procedures, medical questionnaires, and information for voluntary respirator use. The provisions regarding APFs became effective November 22, 2006, with subsequent updates through June 8, 2011.