Stand up a respiratory protection program (1910.134)
Build a 1910.134 program from the ground up: medical clearance, the right fit-test method, the written program, and a fit-test log.
Why this workflow
Respirators look simple, but the 1910.134 sequence is strict: nobody wears one — even voluntarily — until they've been medically cleared, and fit testing can't happen before that clearance. This workflow builds the program in the legally required order so you don't have to redo it.
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When you’re done, you’ll have
- Appendix-C medical evaluation issued before fit-testing
- Fit-test method selected (QLFT vs QNFT by APF)
- Written respiratory protection program completed
- Fit-test log started for each wearer
Frequently asked questions
Can a worker start wearing a respirator while the paperwork catches up?
No. Medical evaluation comes first, then fit testing, then use. Letting someone wear a respirator before medical clearance is one of the most common 1910.134 citations.
We only use dust masks voluntarily — are we off the hook?
Mostly, but not entirely. Voluntary use of filtering facepieces still requires you to provide the Appendix D information; voluntary use of other respirators triggers a medical evaluation and a minimal written program.
How often does this repeat?
Fit testing and training are at least annual; medical evaluation is repeated when conditions change — new hazards, a health change, or a physician's recommendation.
Planning aid only — not legal advice. Confirm every determination against the current OSHA standard and your State-Plan's rules.
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