Yawkey Ambulatory Care Center (YACC1)
850 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02118-2393
617-638-8400 (phone)
617-638-8406 (fax)
OSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire (Part A)
Fit testing must be performed initially and repeated for each different brand of mask used (BMC is currently using 3M 1860 or 1860S), wt changes of 10lbs, change in facial shape (i.e. surgery, injury, dental procedure), any issue causing mask to not fight tightly, and periodically thereafter.
To maintain your confidentiality, your supervisor must not look at or review your answers and must tell you how to deliver or send this questionnaire to the health care professional who will review it. Questionnaires will go to your BMC Occupational and Environmental Medicine Department employee health record; only OEM NPs or MDs will review your questionnaire – access will be restricted per regulatory guidance.
The following information must be provided by every member of the BMC Medical Staff (please print).
Your Name: / ID# / DateYour Age / Date of Birth / Gender / Male Female / Height / Weight / lbs.
Job Title / Department
A phone number where you can be reached by the health care professional who reviews this questionnaire (include Area Code):
Phone Number / Best time to reach you at this number
Check the type of respirator you will use (you can check more than one category):
N95 (most common of the seven types of particulate filtering facepiece respirators) This product filters at least 95% of airborne
particles .3 mcg or larger, but is not resistant to oil.
PAPR (powered air purifying respirator), used if unable to use N95, e.g., facial hair interfering with fit, facial shape not allowing
tight fit, or if need positive pressure respirator.
Other: full face or SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus), please utilize full OSHA Respirator Questionnaire with Part
A and B.
Have you worn a respirator: Yes No If "yes," what type(s):
Medical History (Please check “yes” or “no” for each answer)
Yes / No
1. Do you currently smoke tobacco, or have you smoked tobacco in the last month?
2. Have you ever had any of the following conditions?
If none check box and go to #3
a. Seizures (fits)
b. Diabetes (sugar disease)
c. Allergic reactions that interfere with your breathing
d. Claustrophobia (fear of closed-in places)
e. Trouble smelling odors
3. Have you ever had any of the following pulmonary or lung problems
If none check box and go to #4
a. Asbestosis
b. Asthma
c. Chronic bronchitis
d. Emphysema
e. Pneumonia
f. Tuberculosis
g. Silicosis
h. Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)
i. Lung cancer
j. Broken ribs
k. Any chest injuries or surgeries
l. Any other lung problem that you've been told about
Yes / No
4. Do you currently have any of the following symptoms of pulmonary or lung illness?
If none check box and go to #5.
a. Shortness of breath
b. Shortness of breath when walking fast on level ground or walking up a slight hill or incline
c. Shortness of breath when walking with other people at an ordinary pace on level ground
d. Have to stop for breath when walking at your own pace on level ground
e. Shortness of breath when washing or dressing yourself
f. Shortness of breath that interferes with your job
g. Coughing that produces phlegm (thick sputum)
a. Coughing that wakes you early in the morning
h. Coughing that occurs mostly when you are lying down
i. Coughing up blood in the last month
j. Wheezing
k. Wheezing that interferes with your job
l. Chest pain when you breathe deeply
m. Any other symptoms that you think may be related to lung problems
5. Have you ever had any of the following cardiovascular or heart problems?
If none check box and go to #6.
a. Heart attack
b. Stroke
c. Angina
d. Heart failure
e. Swelling in your legs or feet (not caused by walking)
f. Heart arrhythmia (heart beating irregularly)
g. High blood pressure
h. Any other heart problem that you've been told about
6. Have you ever had any of the following cardiovascular or heart symptoms?
If none check box and go to #7.
a. Frequent pain or tightness in your chest
b. Pain or tightness in your chest during physical activity
c. Pain or tightness in your chest that interferes with your job
d. In the past two years, have you noticed your heart skipping or missing a beat
e. Heartburn or indigestion that is not related to eating
f. Any other symptoms that you think may be related to heart or circulation problems
7. Do you currently take medication for any of the following problems?
If none check box and go to #8.
a. Breathing or lung problems
b. Heart trouble
c. Blood pressure
d. Seizures (fits)
8. If you've used a respirator, have you ever had any of the following problems?
If you've never used a respirator, check the following box and go to question #9
b. Eye irritation
c. Skin allergies or rashes
d. Anxiety
e. General weakness or fatigue
f. Any other problem that interferes with your use of a respirator
9. Would you like to talk to the health care professional who will review this questionnaire about your answers to this questionnaire?
You may contact the BMC Occupational and Environmental Health Service at 617-638-8400 to discuss any concerns with the OEM clinician who will review this questionnaire.
8/8/2014