1910.134(c)(1)(i): Respirator Selection Procedures
Employers' written respiratory protection program must include procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace.
Key takeaways
- 1910.134(c)(1)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart I).
- OSHA cited it 17 times in the last 3 years, in 17 inspections, with $43,732 in current penalties.
- Most citations: OR (4), AK (2), NC (2).
- Related part: 1910.134(c) Respiratory protection program (4,071 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) is one requirement inside 1910.134 Respiratory protection, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart I). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(i) Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace; 17 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.134.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Top states: OR (4), AK (2), NC (2), TX (2), NY (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| VTCU, CORP. | POCATELLO, ID | $16,550 |
| KENT PET GROUP | MUSCATINE, IA | $9,375 |
| GOLDEN VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC. | HEALY, AK | $7,813 |
| 317737297 - CITY OF PRINEVILLE | PRINEVILLE, OR | $2,766 |
| CDT DR. MEL?NDEZ INC. | MANATI, PR | $2,550 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.134(c)(1)(i), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.134(c)(1)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.134(c) Respiratory protection program 4,071 citations
- 1910.134(c)(1) 2,038 citations
- 1910.134(c)(2) 1,789 citations
- 1910.134(c)(2)(i) 838 citations
- 1910.134(c)(2)(ii) 781 citations
- 1910.134(c)(3) 83 citations
- 1910.134(c)(1)(ii) 56 citations
- 1910.134(c)(1)(iii) 31 citations
- 1910.134(c)(1)(viii) 20 citations
- 1910.134(c)(1)(ix) 18 citations
- 1910.134(c)(1)(v) 17 citations
- 1910.134(c)(1)(iv) 12 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Does the respirator program need selection procedures?
Yes. The written program must include procedures for selecting respirators.
Where are these procedures kept?
In the employer's written respiratory protection program.
Can a worker pick any respirator?
No. Respirators are chosen using the selection procedures in the written program.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.134 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-20
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.