Massachusetts Respiratory Protection laws & safety compliance analysis

Massachusetts Respiratory Protection: What you need to know

Massachusetts does not have a federally approved occupational safety and health regulatory program for the state; therefore, private sector workplaces must comply with federal occupational safety and health standards.

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There are no respiratory protection requirements for public sector employers (state or local government operations) in general industry.

The U.S. Department of Labor/Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) administers and enforces federal workplace safety and health requirements in private sector workplaces. The Massachusetts Department of Labor and Workforce Development/Division of Occupational Safety administers workplace safety and health rules in public sector workplaces.

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Massachusetts Respiratory Protection Resources

Type	Title
Checklists	Respiratory Protection and Use (PDF)
Forms	Voluntary Use Guidelines
Handouts	Voluntary Use of Respirators [7-Minute Safety Trainer] - Spanish
PowerPoints	Respiratory Protection for Healthcare Workers (PPT)
White Papers	Respiratory protection: New online tool can help you choose the best protection against bioaerosols

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