Federal Code 29CFR1910.134(e)(1) mandates that an “Employer shall provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee’s ability to use a respirator prior to fit test or use in the work place.”
MSA and The Backup have developed an “on-line” medical screening and certification process. This solution eliminates the need for, and costs associated with, scheduling each person for a face-to-face evaluation at a local health facility. Those who successfully complete the on-line medical questionnaire are immediately issued a written certificate.
Procedure:
 Applicants navigate to www.thebackup.com/msa and enter the MSA Access ID.
Applicants then complete the on-line questionnaire and if successful, immediately receive a certificate.
Applicants that don’t qualify may provide additional information to our physician who will make a determination.
Facts:
Current “pass” rate of 78%
Average hard cost of a visit to the doctor is $75.00 to $150.00
Average employee productivity loss (hours lost) is 1 to 1.5 hours
OSHA requires the certificate for compliancy
The National Response Plan states “Private-sector and Federal
Employers are responsible for the safety and health of their own employees,” and “
State and local governments are responsible for worker health and safety pursuant to State and
local statutes, and in some cases 40CFR311, Worker Protection.”
The National Response Plan and the National Incident Management System address standardization and compliancy with various OSHA programs including the personal protective equipment (PPE) program, fit-testing, and distribution of PPE
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