OSHA Respiratory Protection, 3 ½ Hours
Course Description
This course is designed for any employee who is required to use respiratory protection and their supervisors. Topics covered include: Respiratory hazards, Federal/State requirements, limitations and capabilities of various types of respirators, selection and use of cartridges, how to inspect, don, doff, use and perform seal checks, maintenance and storage.
Topics:
- Respiratory Protection Program requirements
- Respiratory hazards
- Selection of respirators
- Supplied air respirator use
- Air purifying respirator use
- Selection of filters/cartridges
- Medical evaluation requirements
- Fit-testing procedures
- Training requirements
- Procedures for cleaning, maintenance and storage