N95 Respirator Approval Process

Since the N95 respirator is a tight-fitting face piece respirator, there is an approval process each wearer must complete before being fitted for an N95 respirator. The steps below include a medical questionnaire, fitting of the N95 respirator, training, and annual refresher and training.

Step 1: Complete theN95呼吸器医学评估问卷

For Employees, Fellows, or Residents, send the completed questionnaire to theUT Health Servicesbyemail,职业health@uth.tmc.edu或者fax at 713-486-0983 or 713-500-3263
For Students, send the completed questionnaire to theStudent Health Clinicbyemail,女士studenthealthclinic@uth.tmc.edu或者fax at 713-500-0605
Pleasewait 7 to 10 business daysafter faxing the questionnaire to UT Health Services before scheduling a fit test
Re-submission of the Medical Evaluation Questionnaire is required if:
- An employee reports medical signs or symptoms that are related to ability to use a respirator
- PLHCP，主管或呼吸器计划管理员通知雇主，需要对员工进行重新评估
- 在工作场所条件（例如体力劳动，防护服，温度）中发生变化，这可能会导致员工承担的生理负担大大增加

Step 2: Fit tests are required for the use of any respirator with a tight-fitting face piece such as the N95 respirator.

Contact Chemical Safety at 713-500-5832 to schedule an appointment
Do not eat, chew gum, or drink anything except water for at least 15 minutes before coming to be fit tested
Males must be clean shaven to be fit tested

Step 3: The N95 Respirator training will be given at the conclusion of the fit test.

培训包括N-95呼吸器的适当处理，存储和使用。
Sign the Record of Fit Test Completion and Training form

Step 4: Annual fit tests & training.

Annual fit tests are required to monitor changes in facial structure and ability to wear the respirator.
复习训练结束时给出the fit test

If you have any questions and/or concerns please contactChemical Safetyat713-500-5832.