No — they’re two separate OSHA requirements. The medical evaluation clears you as medically able to wear a respirator; a fit test checks that a specific respirator model seals to your face. You need the medical clearance first. Start yours now — or for teams, set up a company account.
Most evaluations are reviewed and cleared the same day. If the provider needs more information — for example, certain heart or lung conditions — they’ll follow up before issuing a determination.
$22 per evaluation. Volume pricing and employer billing are available for teams. Start yours now — or for teams, set up a company account.
You fill out OSHA’s confidential medical questionnaire online — about 7 minutes. A licensed healthcare provider reviews your responses and, if no follow-up is needed, issues your clearance. No in-person clinic visit is required for most people.
Yes. Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, employers must provide a medical evaluation before an employee is fit-tested or uses a respirator — including disposable N95s. The evaluation has to be completed before the respirator is worn for the first time.
It’s a health screening OSHA requires before anyone wears a respirator on the job. A licensed healthcare provider reviews your answers to OSHA’s mandatory medical questionnaire (29 CFR 1910.134, Appendix C) and confirms you’re medically able to wear a respirator safely. RespSafety handles the whole process online.
Yes, we are committed to supporting our customers. With your purchase, you will receive support from an experienced respiratory protection compliance specialist to answer any questions you might have about using and customizing the template.
Absolutely! Our template is designed to be customizable so you can tailor it to fit the unique needs of your business. You can modify sections to reflect your specific respiratory hazards, worksite procedures, respirator types used, and more. Remember, a successful respiratory protection program must be specific to your worksite conditions and operations.
Our Respiratory Protection Program Template provides a comprehensive framework for your business to establish and implement a respiratory protection program in compliance with OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134). The template includes sections on program administration, hazard identification and evaluation, respirator selection, medical evaluations, fit testing procedures, proper respirator use, maintenance and care, worker training, program evaluation, and recordkeeping.
The Respirator Fit Test Starter Kit includes reusable items to administer a qualitative respirator fit test. It includes two high-quality, reusable nebulizers, one replacement parts kit, easy to follow respirator fit testing instructions developed by our experienced fit-testing professionals, and support from a certified fit testing technician.