No - depends on what chemical/biological exposures they may incur. An exposure risk assessment would need to be completed to determine if respiratory protection would be needed and is so - what level.  JW

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Hello

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.

Thank you

 

Rebecca Ryan BSN RN CIC

Infection Preventionist & EH RN

Curry Health Network

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Rebecca.ryan@curryhealth.org

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