Do not buy a respirator!
MSU’s respiratory protection program (PDF) ensures the protection of all employees from respiratory hazards through the proper use of respirators. Respirators are to be used only when engineering controls are not feasible; When respirators are used, the requirements of the Respiratory Protection Program apply, along with Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, OSHA 1910.134 and The State of Michigan, Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Occupational Health Standards for General Industry, Rule 3502.
Not all employees need to wear a respirator. A respirator is worn to protect an employee from certain hazards andconditions, such as harmful dust, vapors, and insufficient oxygen environments. A fit test is done to make sure the respirator’s facepiece provides an effective seal. This ensures that potentially hazardous substances are kept out of the mask. If hazards are unknown, call the EHS Occupational Safety Team, (517-355-0153) to discuss the hazards to be encountered, and determine if an assessment needs to be performed.
Unpaid students using the respirator for coursework do not need to complete this step - go to step 3.
Employees: Check your status with MSU Occupational Health at https://herd.msu.edu. Under Health Risks, verify that you have an active Respirator requirement and that the Compliance column shows "Compliant."
If you are not compliant, you will be required to complete a respirator questionnaire. See: http://occhealth.msu.edu/resources/respirator-clearance.
Do not schedule a fit-test until you are cleared by Occupational Health.
Medical clearance must be renewed periodically (interval determined by MSU Occupational Health). Coming due and expired notifications are sent by MSU Occupational Health.
Vet Med Personnel: contact Stephanie Smith-Edwards to schedule your appointment
All other personnel: follow the process below.
Preparing for the Fit Test Appointment
During the Fit Test Appointment
After the Fit Test Appointment
For questions: