[MCOH-EH] Fit test-

[Angela Whitten]

See if your organization has a PPE lab policy.  It will depend on what type
of lab and what type of chemicals are used. For example:  if they work with
formaldehyde, they likely need a vapor mask in case of spills.

*Angie*



*Angela Whitten, RN *

Occupational Health RN Coordinator

Mercy Hospital

1010 Three Springs Blvd Suite 255

Durango, CO 81303





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On Sun, Oct 20, 2024 at 3:00 PM Rebecca Ryan via MCOH-EH <mcoh-eh at mylist.net>
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> I am newer to Employee health role  and working on updating Respiratory
> Protection Policy . The question that I have: Do all Lab personnel need to
> be fit test to meet the OHSA annual requirements.
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> Thank you
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> *Rebecca Ryan BSN RN CIC*
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