Respiratory Protection Awareness

A single exposure to an airborne chemical can cause health effects that last for the rest of your life. If your workplace contains dangerous chemicals, you may need to know about respirator use. 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 typical elements of respiratory protection programs.
Describe what happens during medical evaluations and fit testing.

Recognize characteristics of different types of respirators.
Recall the importance of respirator inspection, maintenance and storage.

Course Outline

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Why Does Respiratory Protection Matter?
3. Learning Objectives
2. Respiratory Protection Program
1. Programs for Respiratory Protection
2. Employer Responsibilities
3. Worker Responsibilities
4. Knowledge Check: Responsibilities
5. Knowledge Check: Responsibilities (continued)
3. Evaluation and Fit Testing
1. Medical Evaluation
2. Proper Fit
3. When Respirators Don't Fit or Start to Fail
4. Knowledge Check: Using a Respirator

4. Respirator Types
1. Disposable Dust Respirators
2. Air-Purifying Respirators (APRs)
3. IDLH Atmospheres
4. SCBAs
5. Air-Line Respirators
6. Knowledge Check: Respirator Types
5. Inspections, Cleaning and Storage
1. Inspection and Seal Checks
2. Cleaning
3. Storage
4. Knowledge Check: Inspections, Cleaning and Storage
6. Conclusion
1. Conclusion