CURRENT RULEFederalTechnician / equipment✓ Human reviewed

If you require respirators, is the program current?

When respirators are required, OSHA requires a written worksite-specific respiratory protection program administered by a suitably trained program administrator, with hazard evaluation, selection, medical evaluation, fit testing, training, maintenance, and program evaluation elements.

Quick check

Confirm the written program, administrator, hazard evaluation, medical clearance, fit testing, training, maintenance, and records are current.

At a glance

JurisdictionFederal

TopicTechnician / equipment

VerifiedSep 24, 2026

Review cadenceOngoing; review when hazards, materials, processes, or respirator types change.

When this applies

Respirators are necessary to protect employees or your shop requires employees to wear them.

If respirators are required, verify the written program, program administrator, hazard evaluation, medical clearance, fit testing, training, maintenance/storage, and required records are current.

Official evidence

Source and verification

Official source: OSHA — 29 CFR 1910.134 Respiratory Protection ↗
Verified: Sep 24, 2026
Applies to: General mechanical, Collision / body, Mobile repair, Mixed services, Dealership fixed ops

Quick-reference compliance planning only; not legal advice or an exhaustive statement of every applicable Federal, state, or local rule. Always verify the official source.

If you require respirators, is the program current?

Respirators are necessary to protect employees or your shop requires employees to wear them.

Source and verification

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