Summary
In short
- A respirator inspection record is a record used in KnowHealth that records inspection of respirators for damage, cartridge date and cleanliness. It is built against OSHA 1910.134(h) and forms part of the Respiratory Protection programme.
- Run before use and monthly for stored units. Carried out by the user or issuer.
- The template holds 39 fields across 4 sections, with units repeating for each entry.
- Scoring is pass or fail, where high is good.
- OSHA 1910.134 is respiratory protection. Written programme, medical evaluation, fit testing and maintenance for respirators.
- It connects to the rest of the library: links Asset, Worker.
What it is
What it is
What is a respirator inspection record?
A respirator inspection record is a record used in KnowHealth that records inspection of respirators for damage, cartridge date and cleanliness. It is built against OSHA 1910.134(h) and forms part of the Respiratory Protection programme.
When is a respirator inspection record completed?
A respirator inspection record is completed at the moment the event happens, rather than reconstructed afterwards. Run before use and monthly for stored units.
When to use it
When to use it, and when not to
This record is one step in a larger programme. Using it for work that belongs to a neighbouring template produces records that are hard to report on later.
Use it for
- The event or activity this record covers has occurred, or is about to
- A new record is needed; each one gets its own ID in the form INSP-2026-000
- You are running the Respiratory Protection programme and this is one of its steps
- A linked record needs this one to exist: links asset, worker
Not for
- Respirator Fit Test Record, which records a fit test proving a respirator seals correctly on a specific worker.
- Respirator Medical Clearance, which confirms a worker is medically able to wear a respirator before fit testing.
- Respiratory Protection Program Plan, which sets out how respirators are selected, issued, maintained, stored and replaced.
- Anything outside KnowHealth, which belongs in the workspace that owns that process
Standards
What it is built against
OSHA 1910.134Respiratory protection
Written programme, medical evaluation, fit testing and maintenance for respirators.
OSHAOccupational Safety and Health Administration
The United States workplace safety regulator. Its standards are law where they apply.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the respirator inspection record template based on?+
It is built against OSHA 1910.134(h). OSHA 1910.134 is respiratory protection. Written programme, medical evaluation, fit testing and maintenance for respirators. OSHA is occupational Safety and Health Administration. The United States workplace safety regulator. Its standards are law where they apply.
What sections does the respirator inspection record contain?+
There are 4 sections: header, units, emergency use units, result. Together they hold 39 fields, 31 of which are required.
How often is a respirator inspection record raised?+
A new record is raised at the moment the event happens, rather than reconstructed afterwards. Each one is given an ID in the form INSP-2026-000, so it can be traced and referenced from other records.
Which programme does the respirator inspection record belong to?+
It is part of Respiratory Protection. Every wearer fit tested on the model they use, with facial hair and medical clearance handled.
How is a respirator inspection record scored?+
Scoring is pass or fail. High is good. Scores exist to make the form tell you something, not to produce a percentage for its own sake.
Can the respirator inspection record template be changed?+
Yes. Every field, option, score and conditional rule is editable, and the links to other templates come with it. Most teams install it as it is, run it for a cycle, then adjust.
The agents
What the agents do with it
The form is the easy part. Keeping it current, routing it to the right owner and holding the evidence together is the work that actually slips.
Holds the respirator inspection record library against your registers, routes each record to its owner, and keeps the evidence trail together.
Coordinates the crew, rolls completion and exceptions into one view, and holds every write for your approval before it touches a record.
This template lives in KnowHealth — employee wellbeing. Exposure monitoring, health surveillance, case management and return to work.
Meet KnowHealth→Sources
Sources
- OSHA 1910.134 — Respiratory protection
- OSHA — Occupational Safety and Health Administration