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One of the most important functions of our program is to partner with businesses to help them stay compliant with the regulatory issues. A basic tenant of the OSHA protocol for respirator protection states that if the workplace involves exposure to hazardous dust, liquid, gas, fumes or others, than Personal Protective Equipment is required. When this includes ANY sort of respiratory protection, then OSHA protocol requires medical certification, but also requires that the employee receives a respirator fit test with the actual respiratory protective equipment they will be using in the workplace. The essential parts of a respiratory program include having a Respirator Questionnaire reviewed by a physician. In some cases, this questionnaire could result in the employee being called in for a physical exam which usually includes a pulmonary function test. On rare occasions for special certifications, OSHA protocol could require chest X-rays or treadmill tests. Physicians make their decisions based on these pre-determined protocols mandated by state and federal guidelines. We work with companies on a daily basis providing OSHA respirator certification, respirator physicals and respirator fit tests. Program Features
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