BGSU is required by State Law (Public Employee Risk Reduction
Act) and subsequent rules to develop a Respiratory
Protection Program.
To comply with state mandates, the BGSU Respiratory Protection
Program was developed with departmental involvement.
This plan applies to University employees who are exposed to
occupational dusts, fumes, mists, radionuclides, gases, and
vapors. Departments that will be affected are:
Chemistry
Art
Biology
Facilities Maintenance
Psychology
Athletic
The BGSU Respiratory Protection Program addresses the minimal
requirements of the law, including:
Provide employees with chemical exposure monitoring when
needed.
Provide adequate engineering and administrative control
measures before providing respiratory protection at no cost to
employees.
Provide medical evaluations at no cost to employees.
Implementation Date: Fall Semester 1997
For additional information or questions regarding BGSU's
Respiratory Protection Program, contact the Department of
Environmental Health and Safety, 2-2171.
