Respirator Medical Evaluations
What do the different icons mean for the user statuses?
The icons will be the best indication of where an account is in our statuses for the medical evaluation. Envelope (Invited for initial account creation) = Invite but account isn't created. This is the only time an email invite will be sent is for an ...
Can anyone wear a respirator?
No. Breathing through a respirator is more difficult than breathing in open air. People with lung diseases, such as asthma or emphysema, elderly people, and others may have trouble breathing. People with claustrophobia may not be able to wear a full ...
Can I help my employee take the evaluation?
You can enter the URL into the browser, enter the login ID for them, and show them how to point and click the mouse. Per Appendix C of The OSHA Respirator Standard, the employer or supervisor must not look at or review the employee’s answers.
Is the respirator medical evaluation offered in multiple languages?
Yes, we offer the respirator medical evaluation in multiple languages. To change the language of the questionnaire, simply click the desired language from the dropdown at the top of the questionnaire.
What is spirometry / pulmonary function testing?
Spirometry is a common type of pulmonary function test (PFT) that measures how well a person can move air in and out of their lungs. In occupational settings, spirometry can be used to establish a baseline before assigning a worker to job tasks that ...
What factors should be considered during a medical evaluation for respirator use?
A medical evaluation is required to determine an employee's ability to use a respirator. Factors to consider include the individual's health status and medical history, specifically any history of respiratory or cardiovascular conditions, ...
How quickly will the results be available?
Most people who take the online medical evaluation will be cleared upon completion of the test. Those evaluations requiring further evaluation are reviewed within two (2) business days and a PLHCP may call the individual submitting the questionnaire ...
How long will the online respirator medical evaluation take?
On average, it will take approximately 10 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
Who performs the respirator medical evaluation?
The respirator medical evaluation is conducted by a licensed healthcare professional (PLHCP), per OSHA requirements. The PLHCP will evaluate the employee's health, work conditions, and respirator type to determine their ability to use a respirator ...
What is the purpose of a respirator medical evaluation?
The purpose of a respirator medical evaluation is to determine an employee's health fitness to wear a respirator at work. According to OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134), before an employee can be fit-tested or required to use a ...
Is RespSafety secure and compliant with OSHA regulations?
Yes. All medical evaluations and fit test records are stored in an encrypted database. In addition, RespSafety’s services are designed to be fully compliant with OSHA regulations, specifically meeting the requirements of the OSHA Respiratory ...
What respirators does the medical evaluation cover?
The online respirator medical evaluation can be used for all brands and types of respirators. This includes but is not limited to: Filtering facepiece respirators (N95, P100, etc.) Elastomeric respirators Powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) ...
I'm an individual user, and I can’t access the questionnaire.
Check the billing page to make sure payment info is added. Once payment info is added, a credit can be purchased which will give access to the questionnaire.
How frequently are OSHA respirator medical evaluations required? Are they required annually?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not specifically mandate that respirator medical evaluations be completed annually. However, it does state that employers bear the responsibility of identifying if an employee exhibits any ...