This OSHA-regulated program covers selection, training, medical clearance, and respirator fit testing for personnel required to wear respirators for protection from occupational hazards.
See the Duke Respiratory Protection Policy in the Safety Manual.
Download a site-specific Medical Clearance Form.
Fit test sessions for N95 respirators used to protect against TB, SARS/COVID, or other airborne pathogens are listed on Employee Occupational Health and Wellness’ website at: https://hr.duke.edu/wellness/eohw.
For any other respirator use, contact:
Occupational Hygiene and Safety
919-684-5996
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Wearing a respirator for “comfort” reasons (as opposed to a documented hazard) is considered voluntary, and is subject to the Voluntary Use of Respiratory Protection policy.
For more information, see the Voluntary Respirator Use at Duke guide for employees.
For more information about using respirators in laboratories, see:
Respirator Use in Labs
For information regarding lab animal allergies and respirator use, visit:
Preventing Laboratory Animal Allergy at Duke
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