Respiratory Protection Program

Responsibilities

• Program Administrator

  The Program Administrator is responsible for administering the respiratory protection program. Duties of the Program Administrator include:

  • Identifying work areas, processes, or tasks that require workers to wear respirators, and evaluating hazards.
    
    
  • Selection of respiratory protection options.
    
    
  • Monitoring respirator use to ensure that respirators are used in accordance with their certifications.
    
    
  • Arranging for and/or conducting training.
    
    
  • Ensuring proper storage and maintenance of respiratory protection equipment.
    
    
  • Conducting qualitative fit testing.
    
    
  • Administering the medical surveillance program.
    
    
  • Maintaining records required by the program.
    
    
  • Evaluating the program.
    
    
  • Updating the written program as needed.
    
    

  The Program Administrator for MTU is Allen Niemi, of Occupational Safety and Health Services.