Steps for Respirator Use
1. Request for Respirator Use
Department completes and submits Review for Respirator Use Form for:
- All new respirator users
- Annual Tight Fitting respirator users
- Users with changes to their job duties and/or physical attributes that could result with an improper fit.
2. Medical Review
Users submit the Respirator Medical Questionnaire directly to the OCCMED clinic.
3. Training
Training is required for initial use and annually thereafter for all respirator users.
Search for the appropriate course code in myTraining
4. Fit Test
Fit Tests must be completed for initial use and annually thereafter with the respirator model individual will be using.
Call EHS: 352-392-1591 to schedule appointment – ask for Jeff Daniel or Tom Ladun
Please use the table below as a guide for timeline of requirements
| Requirement | Respirator type | |
| N95 | Tight Fitting | |
| Request for Respirator Review Form | Initial or changes as described above | Initially and annually thereafter |
| Medical Questionnaire Submission | Initial or changes as described above | Initially and annually thereafter |
| Training Requirement | EHS846 online course through myTraining Initially and annually thereafter |
EHS843 online course through myTraining Initially and annually thereafter |
| Fit Testing | Initially and annually thereafter | Initially and annually thereafter |