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Respiratory Protection Program

Program Contacts

Dora Gosen (626) 395-2204

Mark Gatchalian (626) 395-6442

EH&S Office (626) 395-6727

Online Resources

Respirator Fit Testing

Respiratory Protection in the Workplace - California Dept. of Industrial Relations

Cal/OSHA Protection from Wildfire Smoke training

The Difference Between Respirators and Surgical Masks

The purpose of the Caltech Respiratory Protection Program is to ensure protection to Institute employees from inhalation of harmful substances. Respirators maybe necessary in some situations when effective engineering controls are not feasible. This Program complies with Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, ยง5144, Respiratory Protection. This Program applies to all Institute employees including PI's, faculty, staff, and students who are required to wear respirators during normal and non-routine work operations.