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OBJECTIVE
The objective of this policy is to prevent adverse health effects from the inhalation of hazardous airborne contaminants through the administration of a comprehensive Respiratory Protection Program.
POLICY
The control of potential health hazards caused by breathing air contaminated with harmful levels of chemical, physical or biological agents shall be accomplished as far as feasible by accepted engineering control measures. When effective engineering controls are not feasible, or while they are being instituted, appropriate respiratory protection shall be used.
This program impacts all employees, students, volunteers, and contractors (working under direct UF supervision), who are required, or elect, to wear respiratory protection as part of their employment. Only respirators which are applicable and suitable for the purpose intended shall be used. Individuals who voluntarily wear filtering face pieces (dust masks) are covered by this policy only as addressed in the Voluntary Use section. Additional instructions for respiratory protection may be found in other EH&S policies and programs addressing specific hazards (e.g. Asbestos, Q-Fever, or Confined Space Entry).
AUTHORITY
By authority delegated from the University President, the Vice-President for Business Affairs is responsible for the safety of all University facilities. Under this authority, policies are developed to provide a safe teaching, research, service, housing and recreational environment.
RESPONSIBILITY
PROCEDURES
References
U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134. http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/respiratory/reg_docs.html; U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Respirator Change-out Schedules, http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/respiratory/change_schedule.html
Issued June 2010; Revised/Reviewed February 2012; December 2012; October 2013; January 2018; August 2021