Respiratory Protection

UW Safety Office

Because the nature of the work some people do require them to be in direct contact with solvents, acids, dusts, biologicals, and various chemicals - respiratory protection is a must to keep them safe. Here is where you can find the University's Respiratory Protection program along with required forms to become certified to wear a respirator.

Respiratory Protection Program Procedures

• Procedure for Enrolling in the UW Respiratory Protection Program (First Time Respirator User)

• Procedure for Maintaining Enrollment in the UW Respiratory Protection Program (Current Respirator User)

Plans

• Respiratory Protection Program

• OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard

Forms

• Respirator Types (Appendix A)

• Respiratory Protection Hazard Assessment Form (Appendix B)

• Respirator Protection Hazard Assessment Update Form (Appendix C)

• User Seal Checks (Appendix D)

• Voluntary Use of Respiratory Protection Equipment (Appendix E)

• OSHA Respiratory Protection Medical Evaluation Questionnaire (Appendix F)

• Annual Respiratory Protection Medical Status Update Form (Appendix G)

• Medical Evaluation for Respiratory Protection Equipment Use (Appendix H)

• Respiratory Protection Program Checklist (Appendix I)

Standard Operating Procedures

• Respiratory Protection Equipment Cleaning, Inspection, Maintenance, Repair and Storage

• Respiratory Protection Equipment Selection

• Respiratory Protection Fit Testing

• Respirator Protection Hazard Assessments

• Respiratory Protection Medical Evaluation

• Respiratory Protection Training

Training

• Respiratory Protection Program Training