Medical Center Employees, Residents and Students

Follow these steps to request a respirator:

1. Verify with your manager if you are assigned to perform tasks which place you at high risk for exposure to airborne infectious agents/materials.

2. Once confirmed that a respirator is required, download a medical clearance form, complete it, and email it to [email protected].

Be sure to add the word   "Secure:" in the email subject line. Contact OHS at 415.885.7580 after 24-48 hours of submission to confirm that you are cleared for a fit-test. You need to file your clearance form only once, unless you have changes to report!

If you are denied medical clearance to wear a respirator, the EH&S specialist will consult with you on other means of respiratory protection.

If you are medically approved, please schedule fit testing and training (see step # 3).

3. Get fit tested and trained to wear a respirator

Before you schedule an appointment, all N95 users must complete this brief Cal/OSHA required training.

     Book a fit test appointment here

     Appointments become available 3 weeks prior to their date and time.

4. Renew your respirator fit test every year

Before you schedule an appointment, all N95 users must complete this brief Cal/OSHA required training.

Annual fit testing and training is required. 

              Book a fit test appointment Here 

PAPR instructions

If you are performing HRAGP that require use of a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR/CAPR), or have facial hair that precludes you from wearing an N95, you must review the following resources:

A) UC Learning Center for PAPR Training Video (Log-in and search for "PAPR"),

or

B) Manufacturers' instructional videos available at UCSF Health Safety Office website.

After viewing training videos,

schedule an appointment to complete your paperwork

If you'd like more help, ask for hands-on training at your appointment.