Respiratory Protection Program
Respirator selection, medical evaluation, fit testing, maintenance, and training.
Citation:29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)
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Florida — Federal OSHAFederal OSHA — Region IV
The regulation that requires it in Florida
Florida follows federal OSHA standards with no approved state plan. The requirement for a written respiratory protection program is set by 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1).
Enforcing agency
Federal OSHA — Region IV enforces the standard. Inspectors visit workplaces to check for compliance with respirator selection, medical evaluations, fit testing, and training. They issue citations under federal authority and coordinate directly with national OSHA on enforcement policy.
State-specific requirements beyond the federal baseline
No state-specific overrides beyond the federal baseline were found in our research for Florida.
Penalties for non-compliance in Florida
Penalties follow the standard Federal OSHA — Region IV schedule and refer the reader to the agency for current amounts.
How to comply
- Write a site-specific program covering hazard assessment, respirator selection, medical evaluations, fit testing, maintenance, and training.
- Perform medical evaluations and fit testing before assigning 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.