Specifications include, but are not limited to: 2.3.1 Respiratory Medical Clearance The primary method of medical evaluation used by the Proposer will be a review of an OSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire. 29 CFR 1910.134 allows for the medical evaluation to be performed by a physician or other licensed health care professional (“PLHCP”) utilizing a questionnaire that is the same as or equivalent to 29 CFR 1910.134 Appendix C or by an initial medical examination that obtains the same information as the medical questionnaire. The Proposer, in reviewing medical questionnaires, shall consider all respiratory equipment that the Authority typically supplies its employees. This equipment includes but may not be limited to: half-face and full-face negative pressure air purifying respirators; powered air purifying respirators (“PAPR’s”) with one of the following: a face sealing mask, a welding helmet, a shroud that is snug to the neck, or a loosefitting hood or helmet. PLHCP will complete “Respirator Use Medical Evaluation TA-N3707” (Attachment 1) and “Respirator Fit Test” TA-N3708 (Attachment 2). 2.3.2 Respirator Fit testing Respirator fit testing shall be performed to meet requirements set forth in 29 CFR 1910.134 and its appendices. The Proposer must be able to perform either quantitative or qualitative fit testing; however, the preferred method of fit testing is quantitative. 2.3.3 Blood Lead Testing (including zinc protoporphyrin) The Proposer shall provide on-site blood drawing capabilities for the purpose of blood lead monitoring. Testing must adhere to stipulations set forth in 29 CFR 1910.1025 and its appendices. Test results shall be supplied to the New York State Department of Health as required by regulation.
