Respiratory Protection Program

Program Elements

• Updating the Hazard Assessment

  The Program Administrator must revise and update the hazard assessment any time work process changes may potentially affect exposure. If an employee believes that respiratory protection is needed during a particular activity, she/he must contact his or her supervisor or the Program Administrator. The supervisor must contact the Program Administrator whenever respiratory protection is requested. The Program Administrator will evaluate the potential hazard, arranging for outside assistance as necessary. The Program Administrator will then communicate the results of that assessment to the supervisor and employee. If it is determined that respiratory protection is necessary, all other elements of this program will be in effect for those tasks and this program will be updated accordingly. When it is determined by the Program Administrator that voluntary use of a respirator is appropriate, its use will be in accordance with this program.