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The program aligns with OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard 29 CFR 1910.134 and relevant Maine Department of Labor amendments, applies to N-95 filtering facepiece respirators certified by NIOSH, and outlines roles for employer, program administrator, supervisors, and employees. It includes hazard assessment duties, training, fit testing, medical evaluations using OSHA Appendix C questionnaires, recordkeeping, and ongoing program maintenance and updates.","Respiratory Protection Program Template for Filtering Facepiece Respirators N-95 Users\n(Note: This template is provided by SafetyWorks! to assist employers requiring an employee to wear NIOSH certified N-95 or more efficient respirators for protection from airborne infectious agents and can be modified as needed for other hazardous materials or respirator types. Contact SafetyWorks! at 1-877-SAFE-345 with any questions on this or if you need help with any other health or safety matters, regulations or required municipal employee training programs or to schedule an on-site, no cost consultation visit.)\nPURPOSE:\nThis policy establishes when respiratory protection is required and shall meet the intent of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134 and amendments to the standard adopted by the Maine Department of Labor, public sector employers.\nThis policy’s primary focus is to ensure that all employees engaged in work which may expose them to airborne particulate hazards are protected.  When an evaluation of the workplace results in the need for filtering face piece respirators, the appropriate respirator shall be provided.  All respirators must be certified by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH); this program applies to what are typically referred to as “N-95” filtering face piece respirators.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nEmployer:\n__Employer’s Name_____ is responsible for providing suitable respirators to employees when necessary to protect the employees’ health in the workplace.  The employer is also responsible for providing medical evaluations and fit testing to the employee at no cost. Any costs associated with training, fit testing, medical evaluations including compensation for time and travel will be the employer’s responsibility.\nProgram Administrator:\n__Program Administrator’s Name____ is responsible for administering the respiratory protection program. If you have any questions, contact the Program Administrator at phone number.\nDuties:\nIdentify and evaluate hazards in work areas, process or tasks that require employees to wear respirators.\nMonitor respirator use and ensure they are being used properly.\nArrange for or conduct annual training.\nEnsure proper storage and maintenance of respirators.\nConduct or arrange for qualitative fit testing.\nAdminister the medical surveillance program.\nMaintain records (medical, fit test, training) required by the program.\nEvaluate and update the written program as needed.\nSupervisors:\nSupervisors are responsible for ensuring the respiratory protection program is implemented in their work areas. 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