Respiratory Protection

Duration: 25 Minutes      Language: English

Topics Covered:

• Identify the purpose of using a respirator.
• Recognize factors that influence respirator effectiveness, the limitations and capabilities of respirators and an employer’s responsibilities for respirator use in the workplace.
• Describe how respirators are used in the workplace including required medical evaluations, fit testing, inspection, seal checks and maintenance and storage requirements.
• Identify when an employee should leave a respirator use area, the warning signs of an improperly functioning respirator and the actions workers should take in an emergency situation.

Course Benefits:

• Certificate of completion. *Valid for 1 year.
• Examination record available for employer.

Regulations:

• 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I, Personal protective equipment. OSHA Standard.
• 1910.134, Respiratory protection.
• 1910.134(c), Respiratory protection program.
• 1910.134(d), Selection of respirators.
• 1910.134(e), Medical evaluation.
• 1910.134(f), Fit-testing.
• 1910.134(g), Use of respirators.
• 1910.134(h), Maintenance and care of respirators.
• 1910.134(i), Breathing air quality and use.
• 1910.134(k), Training and information.
• 1910.134(l), Program evaluation.
• 1910.134(m), Recordkeeping.
• Appendix A, Fit testing procedures (Mandatory).
• Appendix B-1, User seal check procedures (Mandatory).
• Appendix B-2, Respirator cleaning procedures (Mandatory).
• Appendix D, Information for Employees Using Respirators When Not Required Under the Standard.