Worker Protection Standard Respiratory Protection Guide

WPS Respiratory Protection Guide:
Requirements for Employers of Pesticide Handlers 

Available in Spanish and English

Before pesticide handlers can use a respirator, they must receive:

1. A medical evaluation by a physician or other licensed health care professional,
2. Fit-testing with a taste/smell/irritating indicator, or with quantitative
   measurements, and
3. Training about the use, care, and maintenance of the respirator.

This new guide from PERC includes:

• Guidance on selecting respirators based on new/old label language
• Medical evaluation options
• Step-by-step respirator fit-testing procedures
• Respirator cleaning/maintenance guidance
• Frequently-asked questions such as, "Can I perform my own fit-test?" and "Are web-based medical evaluations allowed?"