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* = required field
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Part A. Section 1. (Mandatory)
The following information must be provided by every employee who has been selected to use any type of respirator.
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Phone number where you an be reached by the health care professional who will review this questionnaire.
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Has your employer told you how to contact the health care professional who will review this questionnaire? *
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Type of respirator you will use *
Check all that apply.
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Have you worn a respirator? *
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Part A. Section 2. (Mandatory)
Questions 1 - 9 must be answered by every employee who has been selected to use any type of respirator.
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1. Do you currently smoke tobacco, or have you smoked tobacco in the last month? *
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2. Have you ever had any of the following conditions?
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2a. Seizures *
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2b. Diabetes (sugar disease) *
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2c. Allergic reactions that interfere with your breathing *
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2d. Claustrophobia (fear of closed-in places) *
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2e. Trouble smelling odors *
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3. Have you ever had any of the following pulmonary or lung problems?
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3a. Abestosis *
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3b. Asthma *
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3c. Chronic bronchitis *
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3d. Emphysema *
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3e. Pneumonia *
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3f. Tuberculosis *
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3g. Silicosis *
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3h. Pneumothorax (collapsed lung) *
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3i. Lung cancer *
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3j. Broken ribs *
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3k. Any chest injuries or surgeries *
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3l. Any other lung problem that you've been told about *
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4. Do you currently have any of the following symptoms of pulmonary or lung illness?
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4a. Shortness of breath *
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4b. Shortness of breath when walking fast on level ground or walking up a slight hill or incline *
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4c. Shortness of breath when walking with other people at an ordinary pace on level ground *
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4d. Have to stop for breath when walking at your own pace on level ground *
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4e. Shortness of breath when washing or dressing yourself *
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4f. Shortness of breath that interferes with your job *
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4g. Coughing that produces phlegm (thick sputum) *
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4h. Coughing that wakes you early in the morning *
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4i. Coughing that occurs mostly when you are lying down *
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4j. Coughing up blood in the last month *
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4k. Wheezing *
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4l. Wheezing that interferes with your job *
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4m. Chest pain when you breathe deeply *
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4n. Any other symptoms that you think may be related to lung problems *
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5. Have you ever had any of the following cardiovascular or heart problems?
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5a. Heart attack *
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5b. Stroke *
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5c. Angina *
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5d. Heart failure *
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5e. Swelling in your legs or feet (not caused by walking) *
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5f. Heart arrhythmia (heart beating irregularly) *
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5g. High blood pressure *
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5h. Any other heart problem that you've been told about *
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6. Have you ever had any of the following cardiovascular or heart symptoms?
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6a. Frequent pain or tightness in your chest *
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6b. Pain or tightness in your chest during physical activity *
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6c. Pain or tightness in your chest that interferes with your job *
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6d. In the past two years, have you noticed your heart skipping or missing a beat *
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6e. Heartburn or indigestion that is not related to eating *
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6f. Any other symptoms that you think may be related to heart or circulation problems *
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7. Do you currently take medication for any of the following problems?
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7a. Breathing or lung problems *
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7b. Heart trouble *
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7c. Blood pressure *
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7d. Seizures *
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8. If you've used a respirator, have you ever had any of the following problems? (If you've never used a respirator, check here * and go to question 9)
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8a. Eye irritation
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8b. Skin allergies or rashes
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8c. Anxiety
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8d. General weakness or fatigue
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8e. Any other problem that interferes with your use of a respirator
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9. Would you like to talk to the health care professional who will review this questionnaire about your answers to this questionnaire? *
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Questions 10 to 15 below must be answered by every employee who has been selected to use either a full-facepiece respirator or a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). For employees who have been selected to use other types of respirators, answering these questions is voluntary.
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10. Have you ever lost vision in either eye (temporarily or permanently)?
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11. Do you currently have any of the following vision problems?
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11a. Wear contact lenses
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11b. Wear glasses
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11c. Color blind
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11d. Any other eye or vision problem
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12. Have you ever had an injury to your ears, including a broken ear drum?
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13. Do you currently have any of the following hearing problems?
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13a. Difficulty hearing
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13b. Wear a hearing aid
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13c. Any other hearing or ear problem
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14. Have you ever had a back injury?
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15. Do you currently have any of the following musculoskeletal problems?
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15a. Weakness in any of your arms, hands, legs, or feet
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15b. Back pain
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15c. Difficulty fully moving your arms and legs
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15d. Pain or stiffness when you lean forward or backward at the waist
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15e. Difficulty fully moving your head up or down
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15f. Difficulty fully moving your head side to side
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15g. Difficulty bending at your knees
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15h. Difficulty squatting to the ground
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15i. Climbing a flight of stairs or a ladder carrying more than 25 lbs
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15j. Any other muscle or skeletal problem that interferes with using a respirator
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Part B
Any of the following questions, and other questions not listed, may be added to the questionnaire at the discretion of the health care professional who will review the questionnaire.
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1. In your present job, are you working at high altitudes (over 5,000 feet) or in a place that has lower than normal amounts of oxygen? *
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2. At work or at home, have you ever been exposed to hazardous solvents, hazardous airborne chemicals (e.g., gases, fumes, or dust), or have you come into skin contact with hazardous chemicals? *
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3. Have you ever worked with any of the materials, or under any of the conditions, listed below?
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3a. Asbestos *
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3b. Silica (e.g., in sandblasting) *
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3c. Tungsten/cobalt (e.g., grinding or welding this material) *
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3d. Beryllium *
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3e. Aluminum *
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3f. Coal (for example, mining) *
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3g. Iron *
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3h. Tin *
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3i. Dusty environments *
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3j. Any other hazardous exposures *
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Please provide answer, "I don't know", or "Not applicable".
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Please provide answer, "I don't know", or "Not applicable".
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Please provide answer, "I don't know", or "Not applicable".
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7. Have you been in the military services? *
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8. Have you ever worked on a HAZMAT team? *
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9. Other than medications for breathing and lung problems, heart trouble, blood pressure, and seizures mentioned earlier in this questionnaire, are you taking any other medications for any reason (including over-the-counter medications)
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10. Will you be using any of the following items with your respirator(s)?
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10a. HEPA Filters *
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10b. Canisters (for example, gas masks) *
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10c. Cartridges *
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11. How often are you expected to use the respirator(s)?
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11a. Escape only (no rescue) *
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11b. Emergency rescue only *
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11c. Less than 5 hours per week *
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11d. Less than 2 hours per day *
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11e. 2 to 4 hours per day *
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11f. Over 4 hours per day *
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12. During the period you are using the respirator(s), is your work effort:
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12a. Light (less than 200 kcal per hour) *
Examples of a light work effort are sitting while writing, typing, drafting, or performing light assembly work; or standing while operating a drill press (1-3lbs.) or controlling machines.
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12b. Moderate (200 to 350 kcal per hour) *
Examples of moderate work effort are sitting while nailing or filing; driving a truck or bus in urban traffic; standing while drilling, nailing, performing assembly work, or transferring a moderate load (about 35 lbs.) at trunk level; walking on a level surface about 2 mph or down a 5-degree grade about 3 mph; or pushing a wheelbarrow with a heavy load (about 100 lbs.) on a level surface.
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12c. Heavy (above 350 kcal per hour) *
Examples of heavy work are lifting a heavy load (about 50 lbs.) from the floor to your waist or shoulder; working on a loading dock; shoveling; standing while bricklaying or chipping castings; walking up an 8-degree grade about 2mph; climbing stairs with a heavy load (about 50lbs).
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13. Will you be wearing protective clothing and/or equipment (other than the respirator) when you're using your respirator? *
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14. Will you be working under hot conditions (temperature exceeding 77 deg. F)? *
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15. Will you be working under humid conditions? *
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Please provide answer, "I don't know", or "Not applicable".
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Please provide answer, "I don't know", or "Not applicable".
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18. Provide the following information, if you know it, for each toxic substance that you'll be exposed to when you're using your respirator(s)
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Please provide answer, "I don't know", or "Not applicable".
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Please provide answer, "I don't know", or "Not applicable".
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Please provide answer, "I don't know", or "Not applicable".
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Please provide answer, "I don't know", or "Not applicable".
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Please provide answer, "I don't know", or "Not applicable".
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Please provide answer, "I don't know", or "Not applicable".
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Please provide answer, "I don't know", or "Not applicable".
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Please provide answer, "I don't know", or "Not applicable".
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Please provide answer, "I don't know", or "Not applicable".
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Please provide answer, "I don't know", or "Not applicable".
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Please provide answer, "I don't know", or "Not applicable".
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