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Respirator Fit Testing
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Worker Protection Standard (WPS) requires that farms must provide pesticide handlers with medical evaluation, fit testing, and respirator training in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Respiratory Protection Standard.
Our farm fit test clinics offer:
- WPS- and OSHA-compliant fit testing and training
- English and Spanish language
- Cost-effective service
- Advance registration – first come, first served basis
When to Use a Respirator
A respirator can protect you from harmful airborne substances related to several common farm tasks including:
- Cleaning barns or other animal confinement areas
- Handling dusty/moldy hay or bedding materials
- Mixing footbath chemicals
- Applying certain pesticides, fertilizers or other crop chemicals (check label requirements)
- Silo filling, unloading or maintenance
- Grain or silage handling or working in grain bins
- Welding
If you need help selecting a respirator, contact us at (800) 343-7527 or FitTest@bassett.org.
Additional resources
EPA Worker Protection Standard
OSHA 1910.134 – Respirator protection standard
Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative
Respirators and additional personal protective equipment can be purchased through NYCAMH’s PPE program
Proper Fit Testing
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Phone: 607-547-6023
Toll free: 800-343-7527
info@NYCAMH.org
One Atwell Road
Cooperstown, NY 13326
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