New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Lab - Commissioner, Department of Labor
Chapter Lab 1400 - SAFETY AND HEALTH OF EMPLOYEES
Part Lab 1403 - RULES FOR EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND HEALTH
Section Lab 1403.50 - Respiratory Protection

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Lab 1403.50

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

The employer shall ensure compliance with the following requirements:

(a) Respirators shall be selected by the employer on the basis of the hazard to which the worker is exposed and shall be provided by the employer as necessary to protect the health of the workers;

(b) Employees who are expected to use respirators shall be fit tested to ensure that an adequate face-to-facepiece seal can be maintained;

(c) Both the supervisors and the workers shall be instructed, by the employer, in the selection, use, and maintenance of respirators;

(d) Respirators shall be cleaned and disinfected, and shall be inspected during cleaning. Deteriorated parts shall be replaced;

(e) Respirators for emergency use shall be inspected at least once a month and after each use; and

(f) When not in use, respirators shall be stored in a clean and sanitary location.

#4118 eff 8-22-86, EXPIRED: 8-22-92

New. #6684, eff 2-4-98, EXPIRED: 2-4-06

New. #8606, INTERIM, eff 4-12-06, EXPIRED: 10-09-06 (formerly Lab 1403.64)

New. #8796, eff 1-11-07

Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. New Hampshire may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.