29 CFR 1910.134

Respiratory Protection Required User Training

Documents respiratory protection user training. Employer remains responsible for medical evaluation, fit testing, respirator selection, written program, and site-specific authorization.

$49
6 modules · certificate included
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What this course does and does not doEmployer remains responsible for hazard evaluation, respirator selection, medical evaluation, fit testing, written program administration, cartridge and change-out schedules, maintenance and storage procedures, records, and site-specific use authorization. This course does not independently clear, fit test, or authorize a learner to use any specific respirator.
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$1,839
average penalty per citation under this standard

Quick answer

What is Respiratory Protection Required User Training?
Respiratory Protection Required User Training is online compliance training documenting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134. It costs $49, is self-paced across 6 modules, and issues a dated certificate the moment the trainee finishes.
Who needs it?
employers and safety managers documenting required workplace-safety and HR training for their staff.
How often must it be repeated?
Every 12 months.
Is the certificate verifiable?
Yes. Every certificate carries a unique number that anyone can check publicly at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify without an account.
OSHA enforcement · since 2023
17,672
citations issued nationally
$1,839
average penalty per citation

29 CFR 1910.134 was cited 17,672 times, averaging $1,839 in initial penalties. This course costs $49.

Source: US DOL OSHA enforcement data · pulled 2026-08-23

Where this standard is enforced

Citations issued under this standard, by the state the inspection took place in. Darker means more.

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Fewer
Most (1,207)States with no shading have no citations in our dataset

Most citations

Illinois1,207
New York973
Michigan940
Tennessee887
Pennsylvania860

Source: OSHA inspection and violation data, pulled 2026-08-23. Figures are initial penalties, which are frequently reduced on settlement.

Check your state

See how often 29 CFR 1910.134 was cited where you operate.

Citations by state (full data)
IL: 1,207 ($1,344)
NY: 973 ($1,325)
MI: 940 ($639)
TN: 887 ($427)
PA: 860 ($2,057)
OR: 848 ($382)
TX: 723 ($7,242)
VA: 715 ($669)
OH: 580 ($2,133)
FL: 571 ($1,185)
NC: 535 ($375)
WI: 486 ($2,042)
NJ: 486 ($3,285)
MD: 480 ($48)
NV: 449 ($5,276)
MN: 418 ($1,028)
CT: 394 ($1,197)
CO: 359 ($1,981)
AZ: 345 ($1,092)
MA: 331 ($1,889)
GA: 303 ($1,737)
ME: 301 ($2,659)
AL: 193 ($752)
RI: 190 ($2,614)
UT: 184 ($934)
KY: 183 ($2,178)
HI: 181 ($1,634)
MO: 177 ($4,059)
NM: 166 ($3,200)
KS: 159 ($3,137)
PR: 156 ($2,512)
AK: 144 ($3,949)
SC: 137 ($409)
IN: 135 ($653)
CA: 132 ($943)
IA: 125 ($3,926)
ID: 113 ($1,937)
MS: 104 ($1,294)
OK: 93 ($4,153)
SD: 88 ($1,615)
NH: 85 ($2,444)
VT: 67 ($2,220)
GU: 57 ($1,936)
AR: 55 ($3,198)
NE: 53 ($2,882)
MP: 25 ($1,722)
MT: 23 ($1,416)
WV: 22 ($1,866)
DE: 21 ($4,824)
WY: 21 ($5,794)
LA: 19 ($4,580)

Who actually gets cited for this

Based on the 16,343 citations under 29 CFR 1910.134 that we could match to an inspection record, which is 92.5% of the 17,672 we hold.

By industry

Manufacturing46.3% | 7,560
Construction14.5% | 2,362
Public Administration7.8% | 1,273
Other Services (except Public Administration)7.8% | 1,269
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services4.2% | 680
Wholesale Trade3.3% | 543

Manufacturing alone accounts for 46.3% of them.

By employer size

1 to 10 employees32% | 5,233
11 to 50 employees45.1% | 7,370
51 to 250 employees19% | 3,112
251 to 1,000 employees3% | 497
More than 1,000 employees0.8% | 131

Citations by year

5,391
2023
5,186
2024
4,475
2025
1,291
2026*

* Year still in progress, so it is not comparable with the full years beside it. Across the complete years shown, citations fell 17%.

What this course covers

01
Why Respirators Are Needed and Course Boundary10 min
02
Respirator Types, Capabilities, and Limits10 min
03
Medical Evaluation, Fit Testing, and User Seal Checks10 min
04
Inspecting, Donning, Doffing, and Proper Use10 min
05
Maintenance, Cleaning, Storage, and Cartridge Change-Out10 min
06
Malfunction, Emergency Use, Retraining, and Records10 min

Who needs this training

This course is for employers and safety managers documenting required workplace-safety and HR training for their staff. It documents the training required under 29 CFR 1910.134. You can take it as an individual, or buy seats for your whole team from one account.

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Common questions

Can I complete this training online?

Yes. Respiratory Protection Required User Training is delivered entirely online and self-paced. The regulation (29 CFR 1910.134) requires that the training occur and be documented, which this course satisfies; any hands-on or site-specific portion a standard also requires remains the employer's responsibility.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. A certificate is issued the moment you complete the course. It carries a unique ID and can be verified by any employer or auditor at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify.

How long does it take?

The course is self-paced, so you can finish in one sitting or return as your schedule allows. Most learners complete it in under two hours.

Can I train my whole team?

Yes. You can buy multiple seats and manage your team from one account. Training providers can also resell this course under their own brand.

Before you buy, read the background

We publish a sourced guide to this requirement, with the current enforcement figures pulled from our own dataset.

Occupational Health · 8 min read
Respiratory Protection Training: What 1910.134 Requires
What OSHA's respiratory protection standard actually demands of employers, why medical evaluation and fit testing cannot be done online, and the annual obligations most programs miss.

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