Respiratory Protection
Learning objectives
- Identify the purpose of using a respirator
- Recognize factors that influence respirator effectiveness, the limitations and capabilities of respirators, and an employerrs 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 overview
This lesson will familiarize you with the purpose of respirators, the factors that influence respirator effectiveness and the limitations and capabilities of different types of respirators. You will learn the responsibilities both you and your employer have for ensuring safe respirator use in the workplace, as well as how to handle a respirator emergency or malfunction if one occurs.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 25 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 185
English, Spanish, French Canadian, Korean, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Hindi, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Bosnian, Dutch
Course Outline
- Respiratory Hazards
- Respirator Basics
- User Responsibilities
- Special Considerations
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment - 1910.134 (c), Respiratory Protection Program
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment - 1910.134(d), Selection of Respirators
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment - 1910.134(e), Medical Evaluation
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment - 1910.134(f), Fit-testing
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment - 1910.134(g), Use of Respirators
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment - 1910.134(h), Maintenance and Care of Respirators
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment - 1910.134(i), Breathing Air Quality and Use
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment - 1910.134(k), Training and Information
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment - 1910.134(l), Program Evaluation
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment - 1910.134(m), Recordkeeping
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment - 1910.134(m), Recordkeeping
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment - 1910.134, Appendix A, Fit Testing Procedures (Mandatory)
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment - 1910.134, Appendix B-1, User Seal Check Procedures (Mandatory)
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment - 1910.134, Appendix B-2, Respirator Cleaning Procedures (Mandatory)
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment - 1910.134, Appendix D, Information for Employees Using Respirators When Not Required Under the Standard