Respirator Clearance

OSHA regulation 1910.134 (re-issued Jan. 8, 1998) requires medical approval for all employees using respirators. Industrial Health provides on-site testing of employees and medical evaluation of results by a physician to determine fitness to wear a respirator. The testing includes a medical history, pulse rate, blood pressure and pulmonary function (lung function).

A letter signed by a physician will be issued for each employee tested which either approves the employee to wear a respirator or refers the employee for further medical evaluation by a local physician to evaluate the employee's condition in more detail.

In addition to individual letters, a summary report will be provided which lists all employees tested and their approvals.

Industrial Health Inc, 1000 B Lake Street, Ramsey, NJ 07446. Tel: 800-221-1330; Fax: 201-327-4098.