Respiratory Protection

This OSHA-regulated program covers selection, training, medical clearance, and respirator fit testing for personnel required to wear respirators for protection from occupational hazards. 

Read the Duke Respiratory Protection Policy in the Safety Manual.

Download a site-specific Medical Clearance Form.

Check out general OSHA resources on Respiratory Protection or link to the OSHA Technical Manual.

If you need or want a respirator for lab animal allergies, please see our Lab Animal Allergy Information Sheet for other suggestions on reducing symptoms.

If you want to wear a respirator for "comfort" reasons (as opposed to a documented hazard) please read the Voluntary Respirator Info sheet .

Please contact us at 684-5996 if you have questions about respirators.

To schedule a fit test for an N-95 respirator used to protect against TB or other airborne pathogens, call Employee Occupational Health and Wellness at 684-3136 to learn about fit testing locations and times.

To schedule a fit test for any other respirator, call Occupational Hygiene and Safety at 684-5996. See this map for the fit testing location.