1910.134(k)(1)(v): Respirator Training on Maintenance and Storage
Respirator training must make sure each employee can show knowledge of the procedures for maintaining and storing their respirator.
Key takeaways
- 1910.134(k)(1)(v) 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 $29,610 in current penalties.
- Most citations: PA (3), NY (2), AZ (2).
- Related part: 1910.134(k) Training and information (1,842 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(v) 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
(v) What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator; 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: PA (3), NY (2), AZ (2), CT (1), AK (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| JENSEN PRECAST | NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV | $12,098 |
| PENNSYLVANIA MEDICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | SCRANTON, PA | $9,500 |
| CONTECH ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS | ANCHORAGE, AK | $4,465 |
| CPX2025XJW184X0162 - STRAND INDUSTRIES LLC | PHOENIX, AZ | $3,547 |
| DJM SPRAY FOAM INSULATION LLC | GREENWICH, CT | $0 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.134(k)(1)(v), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.134(k)(1)(v).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.134(k) Training and information 1,842 citations
- 1910.134(k)(6) 533 citations
- 1910.134(k)(1) 489 citations
- 1910.134(k)(3) 197 citations
- 1910.134(k)(5) 71 citations
- 1910.134(k)(1)(i) 22 citations
- 1910.134(k)(5)(ii) 3 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What does this training item cover?
What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator.
Which rule is this from?
29 CFR 1910.134, the respiratory protection standard.
Is this part of the required respirator training?
Yes. It is one of the topics employees must know.
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.