Does the supervisor have to make sure that the employee is wearing his respirator?
It is not the sole responsibility of the supervisor, but a combined effort of training from University Safety and Assurances and the responsibility of the worker to utilize such training in his everyday work assignments. It is the supervisor’s responsibility to make sure the training is available and to ensure employees are following the proper procedures and exercising good judgment. • What is the supervisor’s role in the respirator program? Supervisors play a critical role. Supervisors must determine whether exposure assessments are needed. Supervisors are in the best position to monitor day-to-day respirator activities and program compliance. • Is fit testing required for positive pressure (PAPR) respirators? Fit-testing is only required for tight-fitting respirators. However, even tight-fitting positive pressure respirators such as Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) require fit-testing. • Will I receive the results of my medical exam? Corporate WORx Occupational Health Servi
