1910.134(m)(4): Access to Respirator Program Records
Written respirator records the employer must keep must be made available on request to affected employees and to OSHA for examination and copying.
Key takeaways
- 1910.134(m)(4) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart I).
- OSHA cited it 13 times in the last 3 years, in 13 inspections, with $36,720 in current penalties.
- Most citations: NJ (2), NY (2), NV (1).
- Related part: 1910.134(m) Recordkeeping (198 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.134(m)(4) 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
(4) Written materials required to be retained under this paragraph shall be made available upon request to affected employees and to the Assistant Secretary or designee for examination and copying. 13 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 | 4 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: NJ (2), NY (2), NV (1), MO (1), OR (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| COMPREHENSIVE AT ORLEANS, LLC | ALBION, NY | $11,823 |
| NEWARK FIRE DEPARTMENT | NEWARK, NJ | $7,000 |
| TRENTON WATER WORKS | TRENTON, NJ | $7,000 |
| HENKEL US OPERATIONS CORPORATION | WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH | $5,674 |
| L&L FABRICATION INC | DOUGLAS, WY | $4,070 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.134(m)(4), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
- Employee's rights upon termination to access to physician's written opinion and respirator fit test results. (2005-10-20)
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.134(m) Recordkeeping 198 citations
- 1910.134(m)(2) Fit testing 107 citations
- 1910.134(m)(2)(i) 78 citations
- 1910.134(m)(1) Medical evaluation 77 citations
- 1910.134(m)(2)(ii) 24 citations
- 1910.134(m)(2)(i)(C) 17 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Who can see respirator program records?
Affected employees and the Assistant Secretary or designee.
What can they do with the records?
Examine and copy them.
Do employees have to ask?
Yes. Records are made available upon request.
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 2026-10-22
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.