Respiratory Protection Program
Respirator selection, medical evaluation, fit testing, maintenance, and training.
The regulation that requires it in Texas
Federal OSHA requires employers to develop and implement a written respiratory protection program when respirators are necessary. Texas follows federal OSHA standards with no approved state plan. The applicable rule is 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1).
Enforcing agency
Federal OSHA — Region VI enforces the standard in Texas. Inspectors visit workplaces to verify compliance with respiratory protection requirements and may issue citations for violations. Region VI coordinates with federal OSHA headquarters on enforcement policy and training.
State-specific requirements beyond the federal baseline
No state-specific overrides beyond the federal baseline were found in our research for Texas.
Penalties for non-compliance in Texas
Penalties follow the standard Federal OSHA — Region VI schedule and refer the reader to the agency for current amounts.
How to comply
- Write a site-specific program covering respirator selection, medical evaluations, fit testing, maintenance, and training.
- 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.