respirator fit testing

While many organizations have in-house respirator fit testing programs in place, these programs can fail to meet OSHA requirements and leave workers at risk. From assigning the wrong respirator, to lost records, and non-compliant fit testing ─ these errors mean it’s time to call in the experts. Let’s take a closer look at the top

Senior living centers work around the clock to care for their residents (downtime is non-existent). With overwhelming OSHA regulations, senior living is now turning to on-site exam providers to accomplish respirator fit testing. Rather than sending caregivers offsite during work hours to have them sit in a waiting room, senior living facilities are sending the

Let’s talk about respiratory protection. If you’re an OSHA-regulated employer, it’s time to take a closer look at your program and make sure it’s up to par! Mobile Health is here to make sure your employees are protected, and your program is compliant. First things first, let’s talk about why a respiratory protection program is

Today, March 27th, marks the implementation of OSHA’s instance-by-instance (IBI) rule, which will have a significant impact on Respiratory Protection audits. Instead of facility-wide fines for non-compliance, fines will now be imposed on a per-employee basis, meaning that for every employee out of compliance, employers will face a fine of $15,625. If you haven’t already,

Creating a respiratory protection program is how your business complies with OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard 1910.134. The standard is lengthy, but the process is simple. A respiratory protection program is designed to ensure your employees are properly fitted with respirators, are medically able to wear respirators, and are protected from any airborne hazards in the

OSHA-standard respirator fit testing has been delivered the same way for decades. Mobile Health developed an expedited solution for the 1.3 million U.S. employers affected by this standard, innovating the old standard with new – and faster – compliance. The company brings mobile respiratory solutions to the doorstep of employers, revolutionizing how businesses tackle respiratory

On January 17, 2023, OSHA announced a 7.7% violation fine increase, raising the fine from $14,502 per violation to $15,625 per violation. But this is not the update that has everyone talking… Effective March 27th, fines will be applied on an instance-by instance-basis (IBI), resulting in fines for every employee out of compliance rather than

It’s time to evaluate your respirator fit testing program! What’s going well? What’s slowing you down? Time and time again we see ambulatory centers turn to in-house fit testing to streamline their program. Why? You will save time, and resources, and be able to fit test on your own time. If you already have an

Sub-acute care facilities are working with patients day in and day out. This constant movement makes compliance with OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard 1910.134 a harder process than it should be. Our Respiratory Compliance Consultants have three go-to methods to streamline any sub-acute care facility’s Respiratory Protection Program. 1. BRING THE CLINIC TO YOU If it’s