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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM University of Toronto April 2009 TABLE OF CONTENTS RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................................................................................................1

How to fill out respiratory protection program

To fill out a respiratory protection program, follow these steps:

1. Review OSHA guidelines: Familiarize yourself with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines for respiratory protection programs. These guidelines provide detailed information on the necessary components of the program.
2. Assess workplace hazards: Identify the potential hazards in your workplace that may require the use of respiratory protection. This may include exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, or airborne contaminants.
3. Conduct a hazard assessment: Determine the level of exposure risk and the types of respirators required for each job task. This assessment should involve evaluating air quality, exposure levels, and the duration of exposure.
4. Select appropriate respirators: Choose the appropriate respirators based on the hazard assessment. Consider factors such as the type of contaminant, concentration level, and the fit and comfort of the respirator for the wearer.
5. Develop a written program: Create a written respiratory protection program that outlines the policies and procedures to be followed. This program should include information on respirator selection, medical evaluations, fit testing, training, and maintenance.
6. Train employees: Provide comprehensive training to employees on the proper use, limitations, and maintenance of respirators. The training should also cover how to don and doff respirators, perform seal checks, and address any specific hazards related to the respirator use.
7. Conduct fit testing: Perform fit testing for each employee to ensure the respirator provides an adequate seal and proper protection. Fit testing should be conducted initially and periodically, as required by OSHA regulations.
8. Medical evaluation: Arrange for medical evaluations to assess employees' ability to wear a respirator. These evaluations should be conducted by a qualified healthcare professional and include a review of the workers' medical history and any potential respiratory issues.
9. Keep records: Maintain records of the hazard assessment, respirator selection, fit testing, medical evaluations, and training. These records should be readily accessible in case of an audit or inspection.
10. Review and update regularly: Regularly review and update your respiratory protection program to ensure it remains current and effective. This may involve re-assessing workplace hazards, evaluating new respirator options, and addressing any changes in regulations or standards.

Who needs a respiratory protection program?

A respiratory protection program is required for any workplace where employees are exposed to respiratory hazards. This includes industries such as construction, manufacturing, healthcare, mining, and agriculture. Employers have a legal responsibility to provide a safe and healthy work environment, and a respiratory protection program helps protect employees from hazardous airborne contaminants. Additionally, certain jobs or tasks within these industries may require the use of respiratory protection based on the level of exposure to hazards.

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What is respiratory protection program?

A respiratory protection program is a program designed to protect employees from respiratory hazards in the workplace, by providing proper equipment, training, and guidelines.

Who is required to file respiratory protection program?

Employers who have employees exposed to respiratory hazards in the workplace are required to establish and maintain a respiratory protection program.

How to fill out respiratory protection program?

To fill out a respiratory protection program, employers must assess respiratory hazards in the workplace, select appropriate respiratory protection equipment, provide training to employees, and establish procedures for proper use and maintenance of the equipment.

What is the purpose of respiratory protection program?

The purpose of a respiratory protection program is to protect employees from inhaling hazardous substances, gases, vapors, or fumes in the workplace that could cause them respiratory harm.

What information must be reported on respiratory protection program?

The respiratory protection program must include information on hazard assessments, selection and use of respiratory protection equipment, medical evaluations, fit testing, training, and recordkeeping.