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OSHA Respiratory Protection in Construction Audit Checklist

A comprehensive checklist for auditing respiratory protection programs and practices on construction sites to ensure compliance with OSHA standards and maintain worker safety when exposed to airborne contaminants.

OSHA Respiratory Protection in Construction Audit Checklist

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About This Checklist

Safeguard your construction workers' respiratory health with our comprehensive OSHA Respiratory Protection in Construction Audit Checklist. Construction sites often expose workers to harmful dusts, fumes, and gases, making proper respiratory protection crucial. This checklist is designed to help construction managers, safety officers, and site supervisors conduct thorough audits of respiratory protection programs and practices. By systematically addressing key areas of respiratory safety, this checklist helps prevent respiratory illnesses, ensures proper use and maintenance of respirators, and promotes compliance with OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard in the construction industry.

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Industry

Construction

Standard

OSHA 1910.134 - Respiratory Protection

Workspaces

Construction site

Occupations

Safety Officer
Construction Manager
Site Supervisor
Respiratory Protection Program Administrator
Industrial Hygienist
1
Is the appropriate respirator being selected for the specific airborne hazards present on the site?
2
Has fit testing been conducted for all employees required to wear respirators?
3
Is there documented evidence of training for workers on the proper use of respiratory protection?
4
What is the frequency of respirator maintenance?
Min: 1
Target: Monthly
Max: 30
5
Are effective dust control measures in place to minimize airborne hazards?
6
Is there a written respiratory protection program that meets OSHA standards?
7
Have hazard assessments been conducted to identify airborne hazards?
8
How often are respirators inspected for defects?
Min: 1
Target: Weekly
Max: 14
9
Have all employees been provided with medical evaluations prior to using respirators?
10
Is personal protective equipment (PPE) readily available for all employees?
11
Are there records of any respiratory-related incidents on the construction site?
12
Are emergency procedures in place for respiratory protection failures?
13
What percentage of employees passed the respirator fit test?
Min: 0
Target: 80%
Max: 100
14
What is the condition of the respirators being used on the site?
15
When was the last respiratory protection training conducted?
16
Are all workers observed using respirators as required?
17
Are there maintenance records for all respirators?
18
How often is training provided on the proper use of respirators?
19
What is the average feedback score from workers regarding respiratory protection?
Min: 1
Target: 4
Max: 5
20
When was the last compliance review conducted for the respiratory protection program?
21
Is there a documented process for selecting appropriate respirators?
22
Is there a protocol in place for inspecting PPE before use?
23
How many hours of training on respiratory protection are provided annually?
Min: 0
Target: 8
Max: 40
24
What feedback have users provided regarding respirator comfort and effectiveness?
25
When is the next scheduled training on respiratory protection?

FAQs

The checklist should be used regularly, typically on a quarterly basis, when new respiratory hazards are introduced, and during annual evaluations of the respiratory protection program.

The checklist covers areas such as written respiratory protection program, hazard evaluation, respirator selection, medical evaluations, fit testing, proper use procedures, cleaning and maintenance, and worker training.

The audit should be conducted by a qualified person, such as the respiratory protection program administrator, safety officer, or an industrial hygienist familiar with OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard and construction-specific respiratory hazards.

The checklist is based on OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) as applied to construction work, ensuring that all key requirements for respiratory protection are addressed during audits.

Yes, while the core respiratory protection principles apply to all construction sites, the checklist can be customized to include specific respiratory hazards and protection needs for different activities such as demolition, spray painting, or welding.

Benefits of OSHA Respiratory Protection in Construction Audit Checklist

Ensures compliance with OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard for construction

Reduces the risk of respiratory illnesses and injuries

Improves proper selection, use, and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment

Provides a systematic approach to evaluating workplace respiratory hazards

Serves as documentation for safety audits and OSHA inspections