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Respirator Protection - Minimal Acceptable Respirator Program |
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The Respirator Regulation -
29 CFR 1910.134
(c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(ix)
requires that a minimal acceptable respirator program be implemented if respirators are
used. The standard also requires regular inspection and evaluation to determine the continued effectiveness of the respirator program (1910.134(c)(1)(ix) only). Many factors affect the employee's acceptance of respirators: comfort, ability to breathe without objectionable effort, adequate visibility under all conditions, provisions for wearing prescription glasses (if necessary), ability to communicate, ability to perform all tasks without undue interference, and confidence in the facepiece fit. Failure to consider the above factors will likely reduce cooperation of the users in promoting a satisfactory program. Factors included in an acceptable respirator program include:
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