1910.134(m)(2)(ii): Keeping Fit Test Records
Employers must keep respirator fit test records for each respirator user until the next fit test is given.
Key takeaways
- 1910.134(m)(2)(ii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart I).
- OSHA cited it 24 times in the last 3 years, in 24 inspections, with $32,742 in current penalties.
- Most citations: NJ (5), MI (4), VA (2).
- Related part: 1910.134(m) Recordkeeping (198 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
In this article
What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.134(m)(2)(ii) 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
(ii) Fit test records shall be retained for respirator users until the next fit test is administered. 24 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 | 13 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Top states: NJ (5), MI (4), VA (2), OH (2), OR (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| JERSEY CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT, CONSOLIDATED FIRE HOUSE | JERSEY CITY, NJ | $7,000 |
| JERSEY CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT, ENGINE 9 | JERSEY CITY, NJ | $7,000 |
| BRADLEY BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT | BRADLEY BEACH, NJ | $6,300 |
| CONSOLIDATED FIRE ASSOCIATION | BORDENTOWN, NJ | $6,300 |
| MAPLE SHADE FIRST AID SQUAD | MAPLE SHADE, NJ | $5,390 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.134(m)(2)(ii), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.134(m)(2)(ii).
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)(i)(C) 17 citations
- 1910.134(m)(4) 13 citations
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Frequently asked questions
How long must respirator fit test records be kept?
Until the next fit test is administered for that respirator user.
Who needs a fit test record kept?
Each employee who uses a respirator and has been fit tested under the respiratory protection standard.
Can an old fit test record be thrown away?
Under this rule it must be kept until the next fit test is given.
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.