Formaldehyde Awareness

13 Formaldehyde Awareness The OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) requires medical evaluation, fit testing, and training for individuals who intend to wear respiratory protection. Iowa State University employees who are required to wear respiratory protection according to their job description or research protocol must participate in the ISU Respiratory Protection Program . Respirator certification consists of four steps: 1. Hazard Inventory Review workplace hazards with your supervisor and complete the Hazard Inventory . After EH&S has reviewed your inventory. They will process the inventory and you will receive an email letting you know to call the doctor’s office for the medical portion. 2. Medical Evaluation Call Occupational Medicine at (515) 294-2056 to schedule a medical evaluation. Complete the Medical Questionnaire for Respiratory Protective Equipment (PDF). Take the questionnaire with you to your Occupational Medicine evaluation. Approval to wear a respirator is granted by the Occupational Medicine physician. 3. Training and Fit Testing Sign up for a Respirator - Initial Certification class by calling EH&S at (515) 294-5359. Respirator – Initial Certification class will include training and individual fit testing. All respirator models available at Central Stores are available for fitting at EH&S. At the successful completion of the class, EH&S will issue a Respirator Prescription, listing respirator type, size and cartridge type. 4. Purchase Your Respirator Present the Respirator Prescription and a Central Stores requisition at Central Stores (192 General Services Bldg) to purchase a respirator. Continued required use of a respirator will require you to attend Respirator Recertification class annually. EH&S will notify program participants of their recertification due date. Sign up for Respirator Recertification

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