USD Respiratory Protection Program

Issue/Question

What is the USD Respiratory Protection Program?

Environment

• USD
• Security

Cause

This program establishes acceptable practices for respirator use, delineates responsibilities, and provides guidance on proper selection; individual fit testing, use and care of respirators.

Resolution

• An individual assigned the task requiring respiratory protection shall use an appropriate NIOSH certified respirators based on the respiratory hazard(s) to which the worker is exposed
• Personnel using a respirator shall be cleared by a licensed healthcare professional to use it
• Supervisors shall ensure that the user select and use a proper respirator and clean, disinfect and properly store it after the use
• Personnel shall not be assigned a task requiring respiratory protection unless they receive medical clearance from a licensed healthcare professional to use a respirator
• Each user shall be properly trained and fit‑tested before using a respirator