Course details
Respiratory Protection and Safety
Course Overview
This online Respiratory Protection and Safety course provides employees with important information to help facilities comply with requirements of the OSHA Respiratory Standard. Each year, tens of thousands of U.S. workers are exposed to harmful airborne contaminants. These noxious gases, dusts, vapors and biological pathogens can cause lung damage, cancer and other serious illnesses. Some can quickly cause loss of consciousness and even death, often without warning. To avoid these hazards, workers need to understand the risks associated with airborne contaminants as well as the government regulations and safe work practices that can protect them. They also need to be familiar with various types of respirators, understand how they work, and know how to use them.
Topics Covered
- The need for a Respiratory Protection Program
- Respiratory "basics" and disposable masks
- Air-purifying respirators and filter types
- Atmosphere-supplying respirators including SARs and SCBAs
- Fit testing a respirator
- Wearing and maintaining a respirator
- 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
