There are 8 exercises required in the OSHA standard.  The bending over exercise must be done in the standing position.  The exercises must be done for the time indicated in the standard.

Lisa M Brosseau, ScD, CIH

Professor

University of Illinois at Chicago

Division of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences

2121 West Taylor Street

Chicago IL 60612

312-413-5185

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Reichen, Catherine
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 8:56 AM
To: mcoh-eh@mylist.net
Subject: [MCOH-EH] respirator fit testing procedure

What is your practice for respirator fit testing exercises – do you have the employee sitting or standing?  The OSHA standard states that the first 5 postures need to be completed in a standing position but the last (bending over) does not clarify the posture.

Thanks

Cathy Reichen, PT, DPT

Manager, Center for Occupational Health

Glens Falls Hospital

Glens Falls, NY 12801