1910.134(m)(2)(i)(C): Fit Test Record: Respirator Tested
Employers' fit test records must include the specific make, model, style and size of the respirator tested.
Key takeaways
- 1910.134(m)(2)(i)(C) 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 $7,000 in current penalties.
- Most citations: OH (4), PA (2), NY (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)(2)(i)(C) 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
(C) Specific make, model, style, and size of respirator tested; 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Top states: OH (4), PA (2), NY (1), VA (1), HI (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| TRENTON WATER WORKS | TRENTON, NJ | $7,000 |
| WELCH ALLYN, INC. | SKANEATELES FALLS, NY | $0 |
| DIVINE REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT SHANE HILL | ROCKFORD, OH | $0 |
| BLEACH TECH LLC | PETERSBURG, VA | $0 |
| THE LAURELS OF BLANCHESTER, LLC | BLANCHESTER, OH | $0 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.134(m)(2)(i)(C).
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)(4) 13 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What respirator details go on a fit test record?
The specific make, model, style and size of the respirator tested.
Why record the size?
The record must show the size of the respirator tested, along with make, model and style.
Is this part of a larger record?
Yes. It is one item in the fit test record required by 1910.134(m)(2).
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.