33 CFR § 150.618 - What are the requirements for respiratory protection?

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title: "33 CFR § 150.618 - What are the requirements for respiratory protection?"
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title_name: "Navigation and Navigable Waters"
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section_name: "What are the requirements for respiratory protection?"
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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# 150.618 What are the requirements for respiratory protection?

(a) The deepwater port operator must ensure that respiratory protection measures are taken in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134 including establishment of a formal respiratory protection program.

(b) The deepwater port operator must ensure that measures for protection from exposure to asbestos are taken in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1001.

(c) The deepwater port operator must ensure that measures for protection from exposure to inorganic lead are taken in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1025.