OAR 437-002-1060: Respiratory Protection

This rule applies to all respirator use. (1) General. Where respiratory protection is required by this subdivision, provide each employee an appropriate respirator that complies with the requirements of this rule and 1910.134. Respiratory protection is required: (a) Where exposures exceed the PEL during periods necessary to install or implement feasible engineering and work practice controls; (b) Where exposures exceed the PEL during tasks, such as certain maintenance and repair tasks, for which engineering and work practice controls are not feasible; (c) During tasks for which an employer has implemented all feasible engineering and work practice controls and such controls are not sufficient to reduce exposures to or below the PEL; (d) When specified by an exposure control method in Table 1, as allowed for in 437-002-1057; (e) During periods when the employee is in a regulated area. (2) Where respirator use is required by this rule, institute a respiratory protection program in accordance with 1910.134.