A single exposure to an airborne chemical can cause health effects that may last for the rest of your life. If your workplace contains dangerous chemicals or hazardous atmospheres, you need to know when and how to wear a respirator. This training will present the basic requirements of respiratory protection and will focus on the types and limitations of respirators. Ideal learners include all employees.

This online Respiratory Protection course covers the following topics

• Respiratory Protection Program
• Evaluation and Fit Testing
• Respirator Selection
• Inspections
• Respirator Failure
• Cleaning and Storage

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify employer and employee respirator responsibilities
• Describe what happens during medical evaluations and fit testing
• Recognize characteristics of different types of respirators
• Recall how to inspect respirators before each use
• Recognize the signs of respirator failure

Approximately 30 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.