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Overview of OSHA & Respiratory Protection Standard 29 CFR 1910.134

Importance of Respiratory Protection

A properly-fit respirator is designed to protect the wearer from inhaling airborne contaminants such as dusts, fumes, vapors, and infectious agents associated with inhaling small and large particle droplets.

Without adequate respiratory protection, employees may be at risk of developing health conditions like lung diseases, cancer, or other respiratory illnesses.

Respiratory Protection – No. 3 in the Top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for 2022.