Respiratory Protection

A single exposure to an airborne chemical can cause health effects that may last for the rest of your life. If your workplace contains dangerous chemicals or hazardous atmospheres, you need to know when and how to wear a respirator. This training will present the basic requirements of respiratory protection and will focus on the types and limitations of respirators. Ideal learners include all employees.

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Learning Objectives

Identify employer and employee respirator responsibilities.
Describe what happens during medical evaluations and fit testing.
Recognize characteristics of different types of respirators.

Recall how to inspect respirators before each use;.
Recognize the signs of respirator failure.
Recall how to maintain respirators.

Course Outline

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Why Does Respiratory Protection Matter?
3. Why Does Respiratory Protection Matter?
4. Why Does Respiratory Protection Matter?
5. Why Does Respiratory Protection Matter? (continued)
6. Learning Objectives
2. Respiratory Protection Program
1. Programs for Respiratory Protection
2. Employer Responsibilities
3. Your Responsibilities
4. Knowledge Check: Responsibilities
5. Knowledge Check: Responsibilities
6. Knowledge Check: Responsibilities (continued)
3. Evaluation and Fit Testing
1. Medical Evaluation
2. Fit Testing
3. Fit Testing
4. Knowledge Check: Using a Respirator
4. Respirator Selection
1. Respirator Selection
2. Disposable Dust Respirators
3. Air-Purifying Respirators (APRs)
4. APR Limitations and Capabilities
5. Learning Activity: Disposable Dust Masks and Air-Purifying Respirators
6. IDLH Atmospheres
7. SCBAs
8. Types of SCBAs
9. Air-Line Respirators
10. Air-Line Respirator Capabilities and Limitations
11. Learning Activity: Respirator Types
12. Learning Activity: Respirator Types
13. Learning Activity: Respirator Types

5. Inspections
1. Inspection
2. Learning Activity: Inspecting a Respirator
3. Seal Checks
4. Positive- and Negative-Pressure Seal Checks
5. Learning Activity: Seal Checks
6. Respirator Failure
1. Respirator Failure
2. Knowledge Check: Respirator Failure
7. Cleaning and Storage
1. Cleaning
2. Storage
8. Conclusion
1. Conclusion