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Respiratory Protection Regulations
- Title 3, California Code of Regulations, Section 6739, PDF (83 kb). Text of respiratory protection regulation and associated regulations.
Compliance Assistance
- Respiratory Protection Program Guidelines. English, PDF (99 kb), English, MS Word (115 kb), Spanish, PDF (159 kb). This DPR publication (HS-1513) provides compliance assistance for developing a written program (as required under Section 6739(a)(2)).
- Medical Evaluation Questionnaire [Title 3, California Code of Regulations, Sections 6739(q) and 6739(r)] English, PDF (30 kb) and Spanish, PDF (37 kb).
- Respirator Regulation Handout, PDF (29 kb). Developed by the Napa County Agricultural Commissioner's office. A quick and accessible synopsis of the regulation.
- FAQ on voluntary respiratory provisions, PDF (52 kb).
Recommended Reading
- The Small Entity Compliance Guide, PDF (5.6 mb). This U.S. Dept. of Labor publication will assist the administrator in managing a respiratory protection program.
- Respiratory Protection in the Workplace, A Practical Guide for Small-Business Employers, PDF (1.4 mb). Developed and prepared by the California Department of Industrial Relations.
For content questions contact:
Harvard Fong
1001 I Street, P.O. Box 4015
Sacramento, CA 95812-4015
Phone: (916) 445-4211
Email: hfong@cdpr.ca.gov