Respiratory Protection Program
OSHA-Compliant. Effective. Built for Your Workforce.What Is a Respiratory Protection Program?
A respiratory protection program is a comprehensive, written program required by OSHA’s respiratory protection standard 1910.134 whenever employees are required to wear a respirator.
It outlines all the worksite-specific procedures needed to identify respiratory hazards, select the correct type of respirator (from filtering facepiece to powered air-purifying respirators or SCBA/self-contained breathing apparatus), conduct medical evaluation and fit test scheduling, and provide employee training on the proper use of respirators.
Managed by a qualified program administrator or respirator program administrator, the plan ensures that equipment is cleaned and disinfected, breathing air quality meets standards, and program effectiveness is evaluated regularly.
By implementing a respiratory protection programs, employers protect worker health and safety, comply with occupational safety and health administration rules, and reduce risk from airborne contaminants and harmful dusts when engineering controls are not feasible.
Why a Respiratory Protection Program Matters
Under the OSHA respiratory protection standard (29 CFR 1910.134), employers must implement a written respiratory protection program whenever employees are required to wear a respirator. This program outlines worksite-specific procedures, respirator selection, fit test schedules, medical evaluation requirements, and training. Without a proper plan, occupational safety and health risks rise and regulatory fines increase.
OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard Compliance
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that every respirator program follow strict steps to protect workers from respiratory hazards. Our approach aligns with the hospital respiratory protection program toolkit and guidance from NIOSH to ensure full compliance. We help you identify each contaminant, choose the most appropriate respirator, and document every step in your written respiratory protection program.
Program Administrator Oversight
Every successful program needs a qualified program administrator. We train or supply a dedicated respirator program administrator to oversee daily activities, ensure the proper use of respirators, verify engineering control measures are implemented where feasible, and keep your program effectiveness high. This ensures employees who are required to wear or use respirators are fully protected.
Respirator Use & Selection
We guide you through correct respirator use and respirator selection. Whether your team needs air-purifying respirators, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), or other air-purifying devices, we make sure each employee understands how to wear respirators properly and is fit tested before assignment.
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Don’t risk fines, downtime, or your team’s health. Our experts design and manage a complete OSHA-compliant respiratory protection program — from medical evaluation and fit testing to respirator selection and program administrator support. We handle every detail so you can focus on your business while keeping your employees safe, compliant, and ready for work.
Medical Evaluation & Fit Testing
Before employees wear a respirator, OSHA requires a medical evaluation to ensure fitness for duty. We integrate medical reviews, questionnaires, and fit test scheduling into your respiratory protection program, reducing downtime and improving health and safety outcomes.
Program Evaluation & Effectiveness
An effective respiratory protection program needs regular program evaluation to verify compliance and program effectiveness. We review your written respiratory protection program, update policies to address new respiratory hazards or contaminants, and ensure your SCBA, air-purifying respirators, and other equipment remain in proper working order.
Integrated Services for Complete Compliance
We combine respiratory protection program development with fit test, medical evaluation, and respirator program management. This creates a seamless compliance solution that meets osha respiratory protection standard requirements and keeps employees protected from respiratory hazards while supporting your company’s overall health and safety goals.
Build Your OSHA-Compliant Respiratory Protection Program Today
Protect your workforce and meet every regulatory requirement. Our experts design, implement, and manage a comprehensive respiratory protection program tailored to your work environment. From air-purifying respirators to SCBA, fit test scheduling to medical evaluation, and program administrator support, we handle every detail so you can focus on your business.