Respiratory protection: editing the medical questionnaire; medical questionnaire not always required.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 4, 1999

Mr. Stephen P. Wolf, CIH, CSP, CHMM
Corporate Industrial Hygienist
Akzo Nobel Chemical
300 South Riverside Plaza
Chicago, Ill 60606

Dear Mr. Wolf:

Clarification of the respiratory protection medical evaluation.

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OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

December 22, 1998

Dr. Kendall Green, M.D. Ph.D.
American Airlines
P.O. Box 582809
Tulsa, OK 74158-2809

Dear Dr. Green:

This is in response to your letter dated October 19, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) revised Respiratory Protection Standard, CFR 1910.134. We apologize for the long delay.