Respirators - Medical Clearance

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American Road & Transportation Builders Association filed 1 comment on this docket between Sep 22, 2026 and Sep 22, 2026. 24 other organizations filed here. The comment window closed 32d ago.

What American Road & Transportation Builders Association filed (1)

Abstract

OSHA is proposing removing the medical evaluation requirements in the Respiratory Protection Rule (1910.134) for employees using filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) and loose-fitting powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs). This change is based on the lack of data indicating adverse health effects from using these respirators. Medical evaluations will remain required for other respirator types - exempting only FFRs and loose-fitting PAPRs. Other provisions of the Respiratory Protection Standard remain unchanged. OSHA invites comments on all aspects of the proposed rule.

• American Road & Transportation Builders AssociationTHIS ORG

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• AFL-CIO

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