Respirators

EOH coordinates compliance for OSHA 1910.134 Respiratory Protection and aligns services for initial and annual respirator user fit testing with Occupational Medicine. Current medical clearance is a prerequisite to a fit test and wearing a respirator.

 Services

• UHS/EOH offers air monitoring, training coordination, hazard assessment and PPE.
• Occupational Medicine provides fit testing and medical clearance for employees and art students.
• Work unit Respiratory Program Administrators (RPA) implement program requirements.

 Forms

• Complete one-time and ongoing Occupational Medicine required forms and the “Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire” in MyUHS
• Follow the instructions for form completion support.

 Appointments

• UHS Occupational Medicine contacts you to schedule an appointment for initial fit testing (approximately 30 minutes).
• Check your secure MyUHS messages for annual fit test and clearance expiration.

 Resources

• UW-Madison Respiratory Protection Program
• Wisconsin Statute, Ch SPS 332