Respiratory Protection Program
Respirator selection, medical evaluation, fit testing, maintenance, and training.
The regulation that requires it in Arizona
Arizona operates an approved state plan. The requirement for a written respiratory protection program is set by 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1), which mandates worksite-specific procedures, respirator selection by hazard, medical evaluations, fit testing procedures, maintenance/storage, training content, program evaluation, and change-out schedules.
Enforcing agency
Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) enforces the rule. ADOSH inspects workplaces for compliance with respiratory protection standards and issues citations for violations. As Arizona's approved state plan, ADOSH coordinates with federal OSHA but maintains primary enforcement authority within the state.
State-specific requirements beyond the federal baseline
No state-specific overrides beyond the federal baseline were found in our research for Arizona.
Penalties for non-compliance in Arizona
Penalties follow the standard Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) schedule and refer the reader to the agency for current amounts.
How to comply
- Write a site-specific program that lists respirator selection, medical evaluation, fit testing, maintenance, and training procedures.
- Perform medical evaluations and fit testing before employees use respirators.
- Train workers on respirator use, limitations, and care.
- Inspect, clean, and store respirators properly after each use.
- Review and update the program at least annually or when workplace conditions change.