Respiratory protection Publications

Brochures, Catalogs, Guidebooks, and Manuals

Air You Breathe: Oregon OSHA's Respiratory Protection Guide for Agricultural Employers

In this guide from Oregon OSHA you'll learn what you can do to protect your employees from agricultural respiratory hazards. You'll learn about the basic types of respirators and how to develop an effective respiratory protection program - the main requirement of Oregon OSHA's respiratory protection standard for agriculture.
3654 guidebook

Asbestos - Rules of Abatement

Covers what construction employers need to know about asbestos removal and maintenance based on the requirements of OR-OSHA's asbestos standard for the construction industry: 1926.1101.
2129 guidebook

Breathe right! Oregon OSHA's guide to respiratory protection for small-business owners and managers

Describes respiratory hazards and how to protect workers; includes guidelines for developing a respiratory protection program and a CD with customizable written program materials.
3330 guidebook

It's not just dust! What you should know about silicosis and crystalline silica

Tells you about the hazards of crystalline silica and teaches you about silicosis, what causes it, and how to prevent it.
3301 guidebook

Oregon OSHA's Guide to Rules with Special Requirements

This reference guide lists Oregon OSHA's rules that have requirements for special programs, written materials, recordkeeping, certification, training, respiratory protection, exposure monitoring, medical surveillance, competent persons, and qualified persons. It also highlights the rules most frequently cited for violations.
1005 web only

Silica - An Oregon OSHA pocket reference