Introduction: Respirators are required when employees or students on campus are involved in work settings that may expose them to chemicals, particulates, or biological agents in the air that are at harmful levels.

Every Colorado State University employee or student who wears a respirator must participate in the Respirator Use Surveillance Program. Detailed information about enrolling in the program can be found under the Respirator Dashboard tab. A complete overview of the program can be found in the Respiratory Protection Program Written Plan.

N-95

N, R, or P disposable respirator (filter mask, without cartridge, such as N95)

Half-face

Half-face (negative pressure) respirator

Full-face

Full-face (negative pressure) respirator

PAPR-loose

Powered-air purifying respirator (PAPR) loose fit

PAPR-tight

Powered-air purifying respirator (PAPR) tight fit

SCBA

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), or supplied air respirator

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Respiratory Protection flow chart

Steps Required for Authorized Respirator Use

Important Notes:
Medical clearance is required for all employees using a respirator (N-95, Full or half face, SCBA, PAPR) to ensure pulmonary fitness before use is permitted. This evaluation may include a medical exam, pulmonary function test, fit testing and training on proper use of respirator.

All respirator users must complete an application through the Respirator Dashboard. See documents above for information needed about the application.

Get Started:  Go to Respirator Dashboard

Instructions for Fit Testing-What is fit testing, and how to prepare.
Fit Testing Locations
FIT TESTING ON MAIN CAMPUS FIT TESTING AT THE FOOTHILLS CAMPUS FOR QUESTIONS OR ALTERNATIVE REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE WITH FIT TESTING OR OTHER QUESTIONS