Respirator Medical Evaluation
A respirator may place a physiological burden on handlers that could cause injury if the wearer has certain health problems or medical conditions. A medical evaluation must be based on OSHA’s Part A of Appendix C to 1910.134. A physician or other licensed healthcare professional (PLHCP) can perform this medical evaluation which includes completing a medical questionnaire. Responses to the questionnaire may lead to the requirement of a follow-up medical examination.
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This OSHA INFO SHEET provides information on the requirements of the medical evaluation and how to use the questionnaire, as well as a copy of the questionnaire that can be printed.
More information on requirements for the medical evaluation are available on the OSHA.gov website. For the Respirator Medical Evaluation Standard, click here...
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3M does have information on their website about respirator medical evaluations. Please see the links below for more information:
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/safety-centers-of-expertise-us/respiratory-protection/respirator-medical-evaluations/
https://respexam.com/
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