Are all workers able to wear respirators? Is a medical screening necessary prior to use of respirators?

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Workers who need to wear respirators at work are required to undergo a medical assessment for fitness to use respirators. Workers with certain medical conditions such as lung problems may not be medically fit to use respirators. Please refer to the Singapore Standard SS 548:2022 Code of Practice for the selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices for more details.

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Are all workers able to wear respirators? Is a medical screening necessary prior to use of respirators?

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