OSHA Respiratory Protection

Question 1

Under OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard (29 CFR 1910.134), when is an employer required to provide respirators to employees?

Accepted Answer

When engineering and administrative controls are not feasible or do not reduce exposures to safe levels

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When employees request them for comfort

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Only when air monitoring detects an IDLH atmosphere

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Whenever employees work outdoors

Question 2

What does the acronym IDLH stand for in respiratory protection?

Accepted Answer

Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health

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Identified Daily Limit for Hazards

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Industrial Danger Level Hazard

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Integrated Dose Limit for Hazardous materials

Question 3

Which type of respirator provides the highest level of respiratory protection?

Accepted Answer

Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) in pressure-demand mode

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Half-face air-purifying respirator

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Dust mask (filtering facepiece)

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Full-face air-purifying respirator

Question 4

Before using a respirator, OSHA requires that employees undergo which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A medical evaluation to determine if they are physically capable of wearing a respirator

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A written safety pledge

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A 40-hour safety training course

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An annual eye examination

Question 5

What is the purpose of a fit test for a respirator?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the respirator forms an adequate seal on the wearer's face

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To verify the respirator cartridge is the correct chemical type

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To confirm the respirator meets NIOSH approval standards

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To measure the service life of the respirator filter

Question 6

How often must fit testing be performed for employees who use respirators?

Accepted Answer

At least annually and whenever a different respirator facepiece is used

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Every month

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Every five years

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Only during initial training

Question 7

Which standard governs OSHA's requirements for respiratory protection in general industry?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.134

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29 CFR 1910.120

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29 CFR 1910.146

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29 CFR 1910.147