Section 10.15

Fact Sheet

• 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.