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Proactive Hazard Assessments For Respiratory Protection

In the PPE standard, OSHA reinforces and requires that employers proactively evaluate the workplace to determine if hazards exist or are likely to exist, which require the use of personal protective equipment. There are many reasons why it is in the best interest of your company to proactively identify potential hazards and provide adequate PPE if the hazards cannot be controlled.

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Hazard Assessments For Respiratory Protection

Under the Personal Protective Equipment (29 CFR 1910.132) standard, OSHA requires that employers evaluate the workplace to determine if hazards exist or are likely to exist, which require the use of personal protective equipment. Ensure your business understands the OSHA requirements for identifying respiratory hazards in the workplace.

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Developing A Respiratory Protection Program

Ensure your business meets the OSHA requirements (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134) for a Respiratory Protection Program. If you require employees to be exposed to harmful airborne contaminants which cannot be controlled and you require employees to use respirators, you must implement a written RPP documenting how employees are protected from hazards.

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