Which regulation number governs Respiratory Protection in OSHA?

Which regulation number governs Respiratory Protection in OSHA?

• A. OSHA 1910.143
• B. OSHA 1910.134
• C. OSHA 1910.132
• D. OSHA 1900.134

Answer: (B)

Respiratory protection is governed by OSHA's dedicated Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134. This regulation establishes a comprehensive program for respirator use, including selecting the appropriate respirators, medical evaluations, fit testing, training, proper use, maintenance and cleaning, storage, and program administration. It sets the requirements for when respirators are needed, how to implement them safely, and how to ensure ongoing oversight of the program. In general industry, this is the primary standard for respirators (construction has a closely related, site-specific standard). The other regulation numbers refer to different topics or PPE requirements and are not the respirator standard.

Respiratory protection is governed by OSHA's dedicated Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134. This regulation establishes a comprehensive program for respirator use, including selecting the appropriate respirators, medical evaluations, fit testing, training, proper use, maintenance and cleaning, storage, and program administration. It sets the requirements for when respirators are needed, how to implement them safely, and how to ensure ongoing oversight of the program. In general industry, this is the primary standard for respirators (construction has a closely related, site-specific standard). The other regulation numbers refer to different topics or PPE requirements and are not the respirator standard.