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When using an air-purifying respirator, breathing can become more difficult because the flow of air is reduced by a filter or cartridge. A determination will be made by University Occupational Health personnel at Olin if the employee is medically able to use respiratory protective equipment. Certification of fitness is required for all wearers of air-purifying respirators. The University Occupational Health Medical staff will administer a medical evaluation program to certify personnel fit to wear a respirator. The components of this program will vary by the type of respirator, length of time per day the respirator will be used, the type of work being done while the respirator is being worn and the age of the worker. Employees shall receive additional medical evaluation when the employee reports symptoms related to the ability to use/wear a respirator and when workplace conditions change so as to place an increased burden on the employee. Employees working off campus should complete the appropriate respirator user evaluation forms and send them to Olin for review. Olin will either certify the employee based on the evaluation or request a visit with a designated local health care provider. Every respirator wearer must be certified/approved by the University Occupational Health section at Olin. |
RESPIRATOR
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS - MEDICAL CERTIFICATION
