1910.134(f)(5): Approved Fit Test Methods
Respirator fit tests must use an OSHA-accepted qualitative (QLFT) or quantitative (QNFT) fit test protocol, as found in appendix A of 1910.134.
Key takeaways
- 1910.134(f)(5) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart I).
- OSHA cited it 12 times in the last 3 years, in 12 inspections, with $12,006 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MI (4), OR (2), WI (2).
- Related part: 1910.134(f) Fit testing (2,215 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(5) 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
(5) The fit test shall be administered using an OSHA-accepted QLFT or QNFT protocol. The OSHA-accepted QLFT and QNFT protocols and procedures are contained in appendix A of this section. 12 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.134.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Top states: MI (4), OR (2), WI (2), TN (1), OH (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| PRAM SINGING WOODS TE LLC DBA SPRING HILLS SINGING WOODS | DAYTON, OH | $4,113 |
| 317743130 - ISOVOLTA INC | HARRISBURG, OR | $3,643 |
| THE PEWABIC SOCIETY INC | DETROIT, MI | $2,400 |
| OAKPOINTE SENIOR CARE AND REHAB CENTER LLC | DETROIT, MI | $1,400 |
| SMYRNA READY MIX CONCRETE LLC | CEMENT CITY, MI | $350 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.134(f)(5), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.134(f)(5).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.134(f) Fit testing 2,215 citations
- 1910.134(f)(2) 1,496 citations
- 1910.134(f)(1) 668 citations
- 1910.134(f)(6) 5 citations
- 1910.134(f)(7) 1 citations
- 1910.134(f)(3)
- 1910.134(f)(4)
- 1910.134(f)(8)
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Frequently asked questions
What fit test methods are allowed?
OSHA-accepted QLFT or QNFT protocols.
Where are the protocols?
In appendix A of 1910.134.
What do QLFT and QNFT mean?
Qualitative fit test and quantitative fit test.
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.