OSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire (Mandatory).

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Appendix C to § 1910.134: OSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire (Mandatory)

To the employer: Answers to questions in Section 1, and to question 9 in Section 2 of part A, do not require a medical examination.

To the employee:

Respiratory protection: editing the medical questionnaire; medical questionnaire not always required.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 4, 1999

Mr. Stephen P. Wolf, CIH, CSP, CHMM
Corporate Industrial Hygienist
Akzo Nobel Chemical
300 South Riverside Plaza
Chicago, Ill 60606

Dear Mr. Wolf:

Acceptable use of an electronic medical questionnaire system to comply with 1910.134(e).

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

August 16, 2002

Mr. Craig Colton
3M Occupational Health and Environmental Safety Division
3M Center, Bldg. 0235-02-E-91
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000

Dear Mr. Colton:

Thank you for your November 26, 2001 letter regarding the medical questionnaire which comprises Appendix C of the Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation only of the requirements discussed and may not be applicable to any scenario/situation not delineated within your original correspondence.