Course details
HAZWOPER: Respiratory Protection
HAZWOPER: RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
This HAZWOPER training course is designed to provide learners with comprehensive information of the purpose of respirators, all the components and types of respiratory protection equipment, respirator selection factors, respirator fit tests, and how to care for and use a respirator properly.
Course Overview
This HAZWOPER training course is designed to provide learners with comprehensive information of the purpose of respirators, all the components and types of respiratory protection equipment, respirator selection factors, respirator fit tests, and how to care for and use a respirator properly.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:- Discuss the purpose of respirators, the potential hazards they provide protection from, and employer responsibilities regarding respirators
- Identify respiratory protection equipment including different types of facepieces, air-purifying respirators, atmosphere-supplying respirators, filters, cartridges, canisters, escape-only respirators, and breathing air
- Describe the purpose of a respirator fit test, the steps involved in a fit test, and factors that can affect a good seal
- Discuss end-of-service life, and how to clean, store, inspect, and repair respirators
- Describe how to examine a respirator for cleanliness and damage, verify a proper seal, and use a respirator properly
Topics Covered
- Respiratory Hazards
- Employer Duties
- Types of Facepieces
- Respirator Selection & Fit
- Respirator Care & Use
- And more
This course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete
A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 3 attempts are provided.
A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course
