Respiratory Protection Program

The purpose of a Respiratory Protection Program is to protect the lungs and respiratory tract by preventing inhalation of toxic substances.

Completion of MEDICAL RESPIRATOR CLEARANCE ASSESSMENT includes:

• to determine if individuals are medically qualified to use respirators under assigned work conditions; prior to fit testing; assignment to position which requires respirator use; or if individual experiences change which may impact their ability to properly wear a respirator
• enables remedial action to be taken when necessary
• provides opportunity for health education
• establishes a baseline health assessment and periodic health monitoring and surveillance data

The Respiratory Protection Program consists of a confidential medical examination, including history & physical, evaluation of clinical testing such as Pulmonary Function Testing and Chest X-ray, followed by health education.