The University of Vermont

Physical Plant Department

Respiratory Protection Program

Training and Compliance Office

Manager: Vincent Brennan Supervisor: Marie-Andree Gervais
Safety Programs Coordinator: Justin Hayes

Respiratory Protection Program

Respirator Image

Respirator Fit Test - Registration and Preparation

As of July 2008, Concenta Medical Center is now contracted by the University to provide Occupational Health Services. If you have questions regarding this change, please contact Marilyn Baker 656-2454.


Forms/Documents:

Training:

Required for: All employees who are required, or choose, to wear respiratory protection (including dust masks).

Frequency: Initially, Retraining shall be administered annually, and when the following situations occur:

  • Changes in the workplace or the type of respirator render previous training obsolete.
  • Inadequacies in the employee's knowledge or use of the respirator indicate that the employee has not retained the requisite understanding or skill.
  • Any other situation arises in which retraining appears necessary to ensure safe respirator use.

How to receive training:

  • Check the Safety Training Schedule [PDF] for upcoming training sessions.
  • Contact Physical Plant Safety Programs Coordinator at 656-7233 to schedule a classroom presentation and/or a fit test.

 Additional Information:

Regulatory Requirements:

OSHA 1910.134

Last modified November 12 2009 08:11 AM

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