Respiratory Protection
           
(1 day course with a maximum occupancy of 20 students)           

The following topics are covered in the Respiratory Protection Course:

• Occupational Health and Safety Regulations related to respiratory protection
• Overview of the respiratory system
• Toxins and routes of entry
• Responsibilities of Employers, Supervisors and Workers
• Hazard Assessments
• Types of equipment including:
  • Disposables
  • Half Masks
  • Full Facepeice
  • Powered Air Purifying Respirators
  • Air Line Units
  • Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
  • Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus
• Assigned protection factors
• Hazard ratios
• Inspection procedures
• Seal checks
• Fit testing
• Medical assessments

Respiratory Protection training is a one day course that can include the completion of either a qualitative or quantitative fit test.  User screening performed by medical personnel can also be provided.