1910.134(m)(1): Keeping Respirator Medical Evaluation Records
Employers must keep records of the medical evaluations required by the respiratory protection standard and make them available in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1020.
Key takeaways
- 1910.134(m)(1) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart I).
- OSHA cited it 77 times in the last 3 years, in 77 inspections, with $28,819 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MI (16), PA (7), IL (6).
- 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)(1) ("Medical evaluation") 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
(1) Medical evaluation. Records of medical evaluations required by this section must be retained and made available in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1020. 77 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 | 2 |
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 | 22 |
Top states: MI (16), PA (7), IL (6), OR (6), TN (6)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| EDISON TOWNSHIP BUILDING | EDISON, NJ | $7,000 |
| TRENTON WATER WORKS | TRENTON, NJ | $5,000 |
| 68870 - MIDWEST PRO PAINTING, INC. | LOUISVILLE, KY | $3,920 |
| PRECISION ENVIRONMENTAL COMPANY | MIDDLETOWN, OH | $3,500 |
| CAS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC | SPARKS, NV | $3,125 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.134(m)(1), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.134(m)(1).
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)(2)(ii) 24 citations
- 1910.134(m)(2)(i)(C) 17 citations
- 1910.134(m)(4) 13 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What respirator records must be kept under (m)(1)?
Records of medical evaluations required by 1910.134.
What rule governs how they are kept?
They must be retained and made available in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1020.
Is this the same as fit test records?
No. Fit test records are covered separately in 1910.134(m)(2).
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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.