Respiratory Protection Resources

These resources are provided as a service and do not imply endorsement of any particular product, company or organization by the California Department of Public Health. See also Respiratory Protection - Resources for Health Care.

General Respiratory Protection Resources | Medical & Industrial Hygiene Services | Administrative Resources | Training & Educational Materials | Respiratory Protection Courses

General Respiratory Protection Resources

• Cal/OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard – CDPH webpage with standard and its appendices
• Cal/OSHA Respiratory Protection in the Workplace (PDF) – A Practical Guide for Small-Business Employers
• NIOSH Respirator Topic Page – National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Respirator Trusted-Source Information Page – information on NIOSH-approved respirators, selection and use of respirators in the workplace
• OSHA Respirator Topic Page – Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• OSHA Respirator eTool – learn how to select appropriate respirators and develop a change schedule for cartridges and filters
• Questions and Answers on the Respiratory Protection Standard (PDF) - Federal OSHA
• Interpretations of the Respiratory Protection Standard, Appendix A – Fit Testing Procedures and Appendix C – Medical Evaluation – Federal OSHA

Medical & Industrial Hygiene Services

• American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Consultants List – search for consultants who can assist with setting up a respiratory protection program and providing training and fit testing
• Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC) directory of member clinics – these clinics provide medical clearance for respirator use, may provide fit testing services, and meet certain criteria for quality patient care

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Administrative Resources

• Respiratory Protection Program Evaluation Checklist & Instructions for Use (PDF) - help to ensure your program’s effectiveness (developed by CDPH)
• Sample Respirator Fit Test Record (Word) – customizable for your respirator program (developed by CDPH)
• Sample Respirator Fit Test and Training Verification Card (PDF) – developed by the Association of Occupational Health Professionals in Healthcare

Training & Educational Materials

• OSHA Respiratory Protection Videos (MPEG4 or YouTube) - website with 23 videos in English and Spanish

• OSHA Quick Card on types of respirators (PDF) – one page reference on the different types of respirators
• How to Properly Put on and Take off a Disposable Respirator (PDF) – NIOSH factsheet in English and Spanish
• Washington State Department of Labor and Industries Respirator Training Kit – training presentations for filtering facepiece, cartridge and supplied-air respirators

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Respiratory Protection Courses

• Respiratory Protection Course, OSHA Training Institute at UC San Diego Extension
• Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, UC Berkeley – provides a variety of courses; check website for upcoming schedule
• UCLA and UC Irvine – provide health and safety training; check for class schedule
• NIOSH Educational Resource Centers for Occupational Safety and Health – courses, seminars, and workshops for Occupational Health & Safety professionals
• American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) eLearning – provides webinars, online courses, and virtual conferences on health and safety