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29 CFR 1910.134(e)(6) Medical determination. In determining the employee's ability to use a respirator, the employer shall: Obtain a written recommendation regarding the employee's ability to use the respirator from the PLHCP. The recommendation shall provide only the following information: Any limitations on respirator use related to the medical condition of the employee, or relating to the workplace conditions in which the respirator will be used, including whether or not the employee is medically able to use the respirator; The need, if any, for follow-up medical evaluations; and A statement that the PLHCP has provided the employee with a copy of the PLHCP's written recommendation. (a) On or about February 11, 2020, the medical recommendation used to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator which was provided to the employer did not include a statement that the physician or other licensed health care professional (PLHCP) had provided the employee with a copy of the PLHCP's written recommendation. The employees required to wear a respirator had not been provided information related to the need for a follow-up or restricted respirator usage.