Respiratory Protection

Course Description 

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

Course Objectives 

•  Identity employer's and employee's 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 respiratory failure
• Recall how to maintain respirators

Course Duration

24 minutes

Target Audience 

Managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians, or any individual working directly with this equipment or product  

Requisite Knowledge 

None