Safety And Health: Free Fact Sheet Summarizes Revised Respirator Regulations

Cal/OSHA has issued an updated fact sheet outlining changes in its respirator regulations. The rules apply to all workplace respirator use except for tuberculosis protection. The fact sheet outlines the specific elements of a comprehensive, written program for respirator use that must be implemented by employers. As spelled out in the fact sheet, such a program must include employee medical evaluations and annual training.