Respiratory Protection Program
Respirator selection, medical evaluation, fit testing, maintenance, and training.
Citation:29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)
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Oregon — State PlanOregon OSHA
The regulation that requires it in Oregon
Oregon runs an approved state plan. The requirement for a written respiratory protection program is set by 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1), which Oregon adopts.
Enforcing agency
Oregon OSHA enforces the rule. It inspects workplaces in Oregon and issues citations for violations. Oregon OSHA coordinates with federal OSHA on standards but handles day-to-day enforcement under its approved state plan.
State-specific requirements beyond the federal baseline
No state-specific overrides beyond the federal baseline were found in our research for Oregon.
Penalties for non-compliance in Oregon
Penalties follow the standard Oregon OSHA schedule; refer to the agency for current amounts.
How to comply
- Write a worksite-specific program that covers respirator selection, medical evaluations, fit testing, maintenance, storage, training, program evaluation, and change-out schedules.
- Perform medical evaluations and fit testing before employees use respirators.
- Train workers on respirator use, limitations, and care.
- Keep the program updated and evaluate it at least annually or when conditions change.