The purpose of this policy is to ensure compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134 and protect the health of all employees engaged in work which has the potential for exposure to airborne contaminants at concentrations which exceed established safe limits.

This policy applies to those University employees who are required under the WVU Medical Monitoring Program to utilize respiratory protection during normal job duties, including those on the regional campuses.

Proper training and respiratory protection equipment will be provided to WVU employees whose normal job duties could expose them to hazardous substances or atmospheres that may attack their health and well being.

Procedure development rests with Environmental Health and Safety as outlined in the Respiratory Protection Program.

All employees are charged with providing full support to this policy. It is the responsibility of the Dean or Director to implement and maintain this policy within their college, department, or unit. The Environmental Health and Safety Office, at 293-3792 or P.O. Box 6551, is available to answer questions or provide additional information regarding this policy.

The responsibility for interpretation of this policy rests with the Director of the Environmental Health and Safety Office, West Virginia University.

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