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DOE-HDBK-1139/3-2003

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4.3

Respirators. The employer shall provide effective training to

29CFR1910.134(k)

employees who are required to use respirators. The training must be

comprehensive, understandable, and recur annually and more often

if necessary.

4.3.1

This paragraph also requires the employer to provide the basic

29CFR1910.134, App. D

information on respirators found in Appendix D of

29CFR1910.134 to all employees who wear respirators,

including those who do so voluntarily (this includes dust

masks).

4.3.2

The employer shall ensure that each employee can demonstrate

29CFR1910.134(k)(1)

knowledge of at least the following:

4.3.2.1 Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit,

29CFR1910.134(k)(1)(i)

usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective

effect of the respirator;

4.3.2.2 What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator

29CFR1910.134(k)(1)(ii)

are;

4.3.2.3 How to use the respirator effectively in emergency

29CFR1910.134(k)(1)(iii)

situations, including situations in which the respirator

malfunctions;

4.3.2.4 How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the

29CFR1910.134(k)(1)(iv)

seals of the respirator;

4.3.2.5 What the procedures are for cleaning, maintenance and

29CFR1910.134(c)(1)(v);

storage of the respirator;

29CFR1910.134(c)(1)(viii);

29CFR1910.134(k)(1)(i);

29CFR1910.134(k)(1)(v)

4.3.2.6 How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may

29CFR1910.134(k)(1)(vi)

limit or prevent the effective use of respirators; and

4.3.2.7 The general requirements for Respiratory Protection

29CFR1910.134(k)(1)(vii)

found in 29CFR1910.134.

4.3.3

The training shall be conducted in a manner that is

29CFR1910.134(k)(2)

understandable to the employee.

4.3.4

The employer shall provide the training prior to requiring the

29CFR1910.134(k)(3)

employee to use a respirator in the workplace.

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