Respiratory Protection Program
Respirator selection, medical evaluation, fit testing, maintenance, and training.
The regulation that requires it in California
California runs an approved state plan. The rule that mandates this document is T8 CCR §5144, which governs respirator selection, medical evaluation, fit testing, maintenance, and training. Construction work respiratory protection requirements are identical to section 5144.
Enforcing agency
Cal/OSHA (Division of Occupational Safety and Health) is the enforcing agency. They inspect workplaces in California for compliance with occupational safety and health standards. They have citation authority under the state plan and coordinate with federal OSHA under the approved state plan framework.
State-specific requirements beyond the federal baseline
No state-specific overrides beyond the federal baseline were found in our research for California.
Penalties for non-compliance in California
Penalties follow the standard Cal/OSHA (Division of Occupational Safety and Health) schedule and refer the reader to the agency for current amounts.
How to comply
- Customize the program for your company and hazards.
- Train workers on respirator use, care, and limitations.
- Perform medical evaluations and fit testing as required.
- Maintain respirators and review the program annually.
- Post notices and keep records available for inspection.