SafetyQuestion 378 of 1605
Before an employee may be required to wear a respirator on the job, Cal/OSHA's respiratory protection standard generally requires:
a.A medical evaluation, fit testing, and training on proper use
b.Nothing, since any worker may use any respirator
c.Only that the worker sign a waiver
d.Approval from the project's general contractor only
Explanation
Cal/OSHA's respiratory protection standard requires a written program, a medical evaluation to determine the worker can safely wear a respirator, fit testing for tight-fitting respirators, and training on proper use and maintenance.
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