When is a written respiratory protection program required under 29 CFR 1910.134?

According to 29 CFR 1910.134, a written respiratory protection program is required when respirators are necessary to protect the health of employees. Specifically, the section states: "(2) A respirator shall be provided to each employee when such equipment is necessary to protect the health of such employee... The employer shall be responsible for the establishment and maintenance of a respiratory protection program, which shall include the requirements outlined in paragraph (c) of this section." This indicates that the program is required when respirators are necessary for employee health protection.

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