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Respiratory Protection Program

Overview


Some working environments and processes require the use of respiratory protection. See the Respirator Types​ ​document for information on the protection offered by various respirators. Contact EHS for a risk assessment regarding the type of respiratory protection you may need.

Fit Testing Requirements

Step 1: Medical Clearance

For Initial Fit Test

Complete and submit to Occupational Health:       

a. Initial Medical Surveillance Questionnaire

b. Initial Respiratory Clearance Form

c. Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire​​​​

Arrange an appointment to be seen at the Occupational Health Clinic, 303-724-9145. (If the above forms cannot be emailed      ahead of time, hard copies may be  submitted during this appointment.)  ​​     ​

For Annual Fit Test  

Submit completed Annual Respiratory Protection Clearance form to RSIH.​

Step 2: Training

Complete the appropriate respiratory protection training in Skillsoft

Step 3: Fit Test

RSIH will make contact to schedule a respirator fit test.​

EHS Training infographic
EHS web training infographic

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Groups adopting use of PAPRs for the first time must contact RSIH to register this status and arrange for proper training. Although annual fit testing is not required, annual in-person training is required and will be arranged with the participating department.

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