Respirator Medical Clearance for Construction Workers
OSHA-required clearance, online in 15 minutes
Your job site says you need respirator medical clearance before you can wear a respirator. Answer the OSHA Appendix C questionnaire from your phone, get it reviewed by a licensed healthcare professional (PLHCP), and walk on site with a certificate and wallet card.
- Good for 12 months
- $22 - no hidden fees
- No clinic visit
Get Cleared - $22
Renewal only $19
Why construction workers need medical clearance
OSHA's construction respirator rule, 29 CFR 1926.103, applies the same requirements as the general industry standard, 29 CFR 1910.134. One of those requirements: before you wear a respirator on the job, a physician or other licensed health care professional (PLHCP) has to determine that you are medically able to use one.
That evaluation is the respirator medical clearance. It comes before your fit test and before you wear the respirator in any situation where your employer requires it. It is the same OSHA requirement whether you are wearing a disposable N95 for dust or a full-face respirator.
Clearance is not a fit test. A fit test checks that a specific respirator seals to your face. Medical clearance checks that you can safely breathe through one. You need clearance first — that is the part we provide.
Construction tasks where respirators come up
Your employer's hazard assessment decides which respirator you wear. These are the common situations where construction workers are told to get cleared:
Cutting, grinding, and drilling concrete or masonry
Dust from concrete, brick, block, and stone. Often handled with a disposable N95 or a half-face respirator with P100 filters, depending on the task and controls.
Demolition and renovation
Dust and debris from tear-out work. Depending on what is being disturbed, your employer may require a half-face or full-face respirator.
Drywall sanding and finishing
Fine dust from joint compound sanding — a common reason crews are issued N95s.
Coatings, adhesives, and solvents
Vapors from sealers, adhesives, and solvent-based products, usually handled with a half-face respirator and chemical cartridges.
Proof your general contractor or union hall will accept
When a GC, site safety manager, or union hall asks for proof of respirator medical clearance, you get everything you need as soon as you are approved:
- A PDF certificate of OSHA 1910.134 medical clearance you can print or email
- A wallet card to keep on you at the job site
- A QR code a supervisor can scan to verify your clearance on the spot
- One-click sharing with a supervisor, plus reminders before your clearance expires
How It Works
Get your certificate in 4 simple steps
- 1
Create Account & Pay
Register and complete secure payment. Only $22 for new certification or $19 for renewal.
- 2
Complete Questionnaire
Answer the OSHA Appendix C medical questionnaire. Most users are approved instantly.
- 3
Get Reviewed
Your responses are reviewed by a licensed healthcare professional (PLHCP).
- 4
Download Certificate
Get your digital certificate and wallet card immediately. Share with your employer via QR code.
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What You Get
Everything you need for respirator compliance
Digital Certificate
Printable PDF format
Wallet Card
Credit card size (3.375 x 2.125 in)
Instant QR Verification
Supervisors scan to verify instantly
Digital Certificate
Official OSHA 1910.134 medical clearance certificate in PDF format
Wallet Card
Convenient credit-card sized proof of clearance
QR Verification
Instant verification for employers via QR code
12-Month Validity
Certificate valid for one year from issue date
Everything Included for $22
- Official PDF certificate
- Printable wallet card
- QR code verification
- Automatic expiration reminders
- One-click employer sharing
- Instant download after approval
Construction respirator clearance FAQ
Do construction workers need a medical evaluation before wearing a respirator?
Yes, when the respirator is required by the employer. OSHA 29 CFR 1926.103 applies the 1910.134 respiratory protection requirements to construction, and 1910.134 requires a medical evaluation by a PLHCP before you are fit tested or use the respirator on the job.
Is a respirator medical clearance from one employer valid at a new job site?
Your certificate is issued to you, not to a single employer, and it is valid for 12 months. Each employer decides what it accepts for its respiratory protection program; the QR code lets a new supervisor verify your clearance instantly.
Who is supposed to pay for my respirator medical evaluation?
Under OSHA 1910.134, the employer is responsible for the cost of required respirator medical evaluations. Many workers get cleared on their own to start sooner; you get a receipt you can submit to your employer for reimbursement.
How fast can I get cleared?
Most workers finish in 10-15 minutes and are approved instantly. If any answer needs a closer look, a medical professional reviews it, typically within 24 hours.
Respirator clearance for other trades
Get cleared before your next shift
Answer the OSHA Appendix C questionnaire from your phone. Most workers are done in 10-15 minutes and approved instantly.
Renewal $19 · Certificate, wallet card, and QR verification included