Ohio Respiratory Protection laws & safety compliance analysis

Ohio Respiratory Protection: What you need to know

Ohio does not have a federally approved occupational safety and health regulatory program. Consequently, federal occupational safety and health standards govern private sector workplaces in the state.

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The state has adopted by reference the federal safety and health standards for respiratory protection in public sector (state and local government) workplaces (Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 4167-3-01 and OAC 4167-1-04) in general industry and construction.

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 Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation/Division of Safety and Hygiene Services administers safety and health rules for public sector workplaces.

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State Requirements

Ohio 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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