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This qualitative fit test uses a person's response to the irritating chemicals released in the “smoke” produced by a stannic chloride ventilation smoke tube to detect leakage into the respirator. (a) General Requirements and Precautions
- Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire - OSHA
Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire. Respirators...
- Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire - OSHA
Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire. Respirators must be used in workplaces in which employees are exposed to hazardous airborne contaminants. When respiratory protection is required employers must have a respirator protection program as specifed in OSHA’s Respiratory Protection standard (29 CFR 1910.134).
Qualitative and quantitative fit testing. OSHA requires qualitative or quantitative fit testing before a user wears a mandatory respirator on the job, and must be assessed at least annually. In addition, fit tests should be performed: whenever a different size, style, model or make of respirator is used, and.
A qualitative fit test (QLFT) relies on the respirator wearer’s senses to determine if there is a gap in the seal of the respirator to the wearer’s face. The OSHA-accepted fit test protocols provide complete instructions for conducting QLFTs with the accepted test agents.
RESPIRATORY FIT TEST RECORD – QUALITATIVE FORM. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 - The employer must conduct evaluations of the workplace as necessary to ensure that the provisions of the current written respirator program are being properly implemented for all employees required to use respirators.
Fit testing conducted in compliance with OSHA Standard 1910.134(F). If other local, state or federal regulations apply (such as MSHA), you may list them here:
Appendix C to § 1910.134: OSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire (Mandatory) To the employer: Answers to questions in Section 1, and to question 9 in Section 2 of part A, do not require a medical examination.
