AR 11-34 — The Army Respiratory Protection Program
AR 11-34 governs the management, control, and use of respirators in the Army Respiratory Protection Program.
- Publication number: AR 11-34
- Title: THE ARMY RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM
- Date: 07/25/2013
- Proponent: TSG
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 11-34 covers respiratory protection policies, procedures, equipment, medical evaluations, training, fit testing, and respirator care. It requires program evaluations, documented inspections, approved respirator selection and use, and records for training, fit testing, and medical evaluations.
Topics covered
- Respiratory protection policies
- Respirator selection and use
- Medical evaluations
- Fit testing
- Respirator maintenance and care
- Compressed air quality
- Respirator user requirements
Questions and answers
What respirators can Army personnel use?
Only respirators approved by NIOSH can be used. (paragraph 3-5)
What conditions prevent someone from wearing a tight-fitting respirator?
Tight-fitting respirators will not be worn by personnel who have conditions that could interfere with the face-tofacepiece seal or valve function. (paragraph 3-5)
How often must respiratory protection program inspections and evaluations be performed?
Conduct inspections and evaluations of the Respiratory Protection Program according to 29 CFR 1910.134; inspections and evaluations should be documented and performed on an annual basis. (paragraph 2-6)
How often must respirator fit testing be performed?
Perform required fit testing when issuing respirators and annually thereafter, or as required by paragraph 38. (paragraph 3-7)
How long must local respirator training and fit testing records be kept?
Local records of respirator training and fit and leak testing will be kept by the installation respirator specialist for at least the duration of employment of each respirator wearer or as specified because of a specific contaminant exposure. (paragraph 1-78)