Voluntary Respirator Use: OSHA 1910.134 Appendix D Explained — Complete Guide for Employers and Safety Managers | WC Safety
Voluntary respirator use is when employees wear a respirator below OSHA exposure limits even though no rule requires one, yet 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2) still attaches employer duties. This guide explains Appendix D, the medical-evaluation split between N95 and elastomeric respirators, and a worked example of a compliant program.
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