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Learn about UC San Diego's respiratory protection program and how to get a respirator.
A respirator, or air-filtering face piece, is designedto specifically filter out hazards that may enter the body through the nose and mouth when a personbreathes. UCSD's Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) ensures employees who use respiratorsunderstand their capabilities and limitations.
A respirator may at times be required to protect the health of employees when the work environment is contaminated with materials that are hazardous to breathe. At UCSD, this may include:
If you need a respirator, see How to Get a Respirator.
Use of respirators is strictly regulated in California. Employees who are required to wear a respirator during work activities must first be certified through the Respiratory Protection Program administered by Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S).
Certification includes:
Face pieces and filters are then issued specifically for the type of materials or atmosphere the employee may encounter and must be individually fitted to the user.
Cal/OSHA encourages voluntary users of N-95 filtering facepieces to review Appendix D of the California Respiratory Protective Equipment standard. UCSD encourages these employees to follow standard operating procedures developed for voluntary users.