Respirator Medical Clearance for Welders and Sandblasters
Cleared online the same day
Starting a welding or blasting job that requires a respirator? OSHA requires a medical evaluation before you wear it. Complete the Appendix C questionnaire from your phone and most workers are approved in minutes.
- Good for 12 months
- $22 - no hidden fees
- No clinic visit
Get Cleared - $22
Renewal only $19
Why welders and blasters need medical clearance
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 requires a medical evaluation by a physician or other licensed health care professional (PLHCP) before any worker is fit tested or uses a required respirator. On construction sites, 1926.103 applies the same rule.
The requirement covers every required respirator, from a disposable N95 used for light fume to a full-face respirator. Clearance comes first; the fit test and training follow.
Welding and blasting work where respirators come up
Your employer's hazard assessment and exposure monitoring decide what you wear. Common situations:
Welding fume
Fume from welding and cutting, especially in enclosed spaces or on stainless and coated metals. Often handled with particulate respirators (N95 or P100) or a respirator under the welding hood.
Grinding and metal prep
Metal dust and grinding debris before and after welding.
Abrasive blasting
Blasting usually calls for an abrasive-blasting respirator — typically a supplied-air hood. Your employer's program sets the exact equipment.
Check your respirator type
In the questionnaire you select the respirator you will use: disposable N95-type, half-facepiece, full-facepiece, or SCBA. If your job uses a supplied-air blasting hood or a powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR), check with your employer before you buy.
Proof for the shop or job site
As soon as you are approved you get:
- A PDF certificate of OSHA 1910.134 medical clearance
- A wallet card
- A QR code a supervisor can scan to verify your clearance
- Reminders before your 12-month 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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Traditional Clinic
- 3+ hour wait time
- $75-150 or more
- Take time off work
- Drive to appointment
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- Done in 15 minutes
- Just $22
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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
Welder and sandblaster respirator clearance FAQ
Where can a welder or sandblaster get respirator medical clearance the same day?
Online. Complete the OSHA Appendix C questionnaire in about 10-15 minutes; most workers are approved instantly and download their certificate and wallet card right away. If any answer needs a closer look, a medical professional reviews it, typically within 24 hours.
Do welders need a medical evaluation to wear a respirator?
Yes, when the respirator is required by the employer. OSHA 1910.134 requires a medical evaluation before fit testing or use, and that includes respirators worn for welding fume.
Is medical clearance the same as a fit test?
No. Medical clearance confirms you can safely wear a respirator; a fit test checks that a specific tight-fitting respirator seals to your face. You need the clearance first.
How much does it cost?
$22 for a new clearance and $19 to renew. There are no other fees. Under OSHA, the employer is responsible for this cost, so you get a receipt you can submit for reimbursement.
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