Safety Trained Supervisor in Construction (STSC) Practice Exam

Which of the following is not a requirement in an OSHA-mandated respiratory program?

1. Respirators must befit-tested for each user

2. Respirators must not be used by more than one employee

3. Employees must be trained in their use

4. Respirators must be properly stored and maintained

The correct answer is: Respirators must not be used by more than one employee

The choice indicating that respirators must not be used by more than one employee is not a requirement in OSHA-mandated respiratory programs. OSHA does mandate that employees must be properly fit-tested for their respirators, trained in the use of the devices, and that the respirators must be adequately stored and maintained to ensure they function effectively when needed. In practice, while personal respirators are often assigned to specific individuals to ensure proper fit and hygiene, OSHA does allow shared use of respirators, provided they are cleaned and sanitized before being used by another employee. Therefore, the correct answer hinges on the flexibility OSHA offers regarding the sharing of respirators, as long as proper maintenance and hygiene practices are followed. This allows for efficient use of resources in workplaces where the same type of respirator can be used by multiple employees, particularly in situations where not every worker requires a respirator at the same time.