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A respiratory protection program consists of a structured safety plan that ensures your employees are adequately protected from airborne hazards they may potentially inhale. Respiratory protection safeguards against fumes, vapors, dust, and infectious agents in the air.
Employers are required to comply with OSHA respiratory protection standards through an established program, where respirators are considered essential PPE in the workplace.
Postured Ergonomics offers respiratory program services to help your company remain OSHA compliant and to protect your employees from harm. Partner with us to build a respiratory protection program tailored to your industry and specific job duties.
What is a Respiratory Protection Program?
OSHA requires written respiratory protection programs to ensure the proper use of respirators and protect employees from airborne hazards. The OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134, requires employers to clearly outline procedures for respirator selection, fit testing, employee training, routine maintenance, emergency use, and continued evaluation.
Who Needs a Respiratory Protection Program?
Many different industries require respiratory protection, including construction, manufacturing, labs, healthcare, chemical handling, and more. People who specialize in welding, painting, industrial coatings, research, and hazardous waste management also need an OSHA-approved respiratory program in the workplace if they are required to wear respirators for job tasks.
Key Elements of a Respiratory Protection Program
Postured Ergonomics can help you design and implement a respiratory protection program that addresses these key elements:
- A written program that designates a program administrator
- Respirator selection with hazard assessment
- Fit testing for respirators
- Medical evaluations for people who use respirators
- Ongoing maintenance, cleaning, and storage for respirators
- Escape-use and emergency protocols
- Continued program evaluation and respirator-related record keeping
Respiratory Protection Program Services We Provide
When you work with Postured Ergonomics, you can feel confident that you’re getting a full-service respiratory protection program. Our respiratory program services encompass program development and customization tailored to address specific workplace hazards your employees may encounter. We will help you create a written program and guide you to complete the necessary documentation to comply with the OSHA respiratory protection standard.
Our respiratory program stands out because we provide hands-on instruction for employees and supervisors, as well as ongoing program management through evaluations and compliance support. The written plan you establish through our program will seamlessly integrate with your mandatory respirator fit-testing protocols to create a safe, compliant, and efficient work environment.
Benefits of a Comprehensive Respiratory Protection Program
There are several reasons why you should prioritize a respiratory protection program in your workplace. First, you’ll reduce the likelihood of workplace injuries and illnesses, ensuring healthier and happier employees. You’ll also instill in your employees a sense of confidence and value, along with an enhanced safety culture.
There are significant long-term cost savings associated with having a respiratory program, as it enables you to prevent incidents before they occur. A respiratory program will provide you with a simplified process for inspections and audits, helping you always be prepared for OSHA visits and compliance requests.
Why Choose Postured Ergonomics?
Postured Ergonomics is a leading provider of respiratory protection programs and an expert source of workplace health and safety information. We help you achieve fully OSHA-compliant solutions for respiratory protection tailored to your industry.
Our hands-on training and real-world implementation support will help you run smooth, safe, and efficient operations daily. We are trusted by employers across various industries, including manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and others.
At Postured Ergonomics, we don’t just create a respiratory protection program; we help you implement and run it successfully to sustain a positive safety culture for the long term.
Get Started with Your Respiratory Protection Program
Don't wait for OSHA to conduct an inspection or for an employee safety incident to happen before you take action with a respiratory protection program. Beyond complying with the OSHA respiratory protection standard, you need a respiratory program to protect your workforce and build a responsible business that employees feel safe in and love to work for.
Contact us today to schedule your respiratory protection consultation and get started building your OSHA-ready program. We look forward to helping you prevent airborne hazards from impacting your employees and ensuring a great place to work with every task that needs to be done.