Respiratory Protection
Overview/Description
This course covers information relating to respiratory hazards, protection mechanisms, and safe work practices. This course also includes information on how to use respiratory protection for protection from hazardous airborne contaminants in the work environment. This course does not include the types of respirators and other protective considerations required when working with ionizing radiation.
- recognize why respiratory protection is necessary
- distinguish employee and employer responsibilities for respiratory protection
- identify the nature, extent, and effects of respiratory hazards to which you may be exposed
- specify the operation, limitations, and capabilities of respirators
- identify respirator selection procedures and practices
- specify proper respirator use and inspection practices
- recognize proper respirator maintenance, cleaning, and storage practices
- identify respirator malfunction and follow-up procedures
Target Audience
Persons who will be potentially exposed to hazardous airborne contaminants in the course of their work
Expected Duration
1.0
Lesson Objectives:
Respiratory Protection
recognize why respirator protection is necessary.
distinguish between employee and employer responsibilities.
identify examples of respiratory hazards.
identify characteristics of an atmosphere immediately dangerous to life.
define the types of respirators.
identify the limitations of respirators.
identify factors to consider when selecting a respirator.
cite what must occur before using a respirator.
cite proper inspection practices.
select best practices when donning or doffing a respirator.
select actions to take during an emergency situation.
select proper respirator maintenance and storage practices.
Course Number: SAH0474