Respiratory Protection Program
Respirator selection, medical evaluation, fit testing, maintenance, and training.
Citation:29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)
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Colorado — Federal OSHAFederal OSHA — Region VIII
The regulation that requires it in Colorado
Colorado follows federal OSHA rules because it does not run an approved state plan. The written respiratory protection program is mandated by 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1).
Enforcing agency
Federal OSHA — Region VIII enforces the rule in Colorado. They inspect workplaces for compliance with federal standards and can issue citations for violations. They operate under federal OSHA authority and coordinate directly with national OSHA headquarters.
State-specific requirements beyond the federal baseline
No state-specific overrides beyond the federal baseline were found in our research for Colorado.
Penalties for non-compliance in Colorado
Penalties follow the standard Federal OSHA — Region VIII schedule and refer the reader to the agency for current amounts.
How to comply
- Write a worksite-specific program that covers respirator selection by hazard, medical evaluations, fit testing, maintenance, storage, training, program evaluation, and change-out schedules.
- Perform medical evaluations and fit testing for employees who must use respirators.
- Train workers on respirator use, limitations, and maintenance.
- Review and evaluate the program at least annually and update it whenever workplace conditions change.