Online Respiratory Equipment Awareness

Course Description:

This comprehensive course provides a high level understanding of respiratory protective equipment (RPE), essential for safeguarding workers from inhaling hazardous substances in various environments.

Participants will explore the types, selection, use, and maintenance of RPE, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.

Key Topics:

• Introduction to Respiratory Hazards: Understanding airborne contaminants and their health effects.

• Types of Respiratory Protective Equipment: Overview of respirators, masks, and other protective gear.

• Selection Criteria: Choosing the right RPE based on specific workplace hazards and conditions.

• Proper Use and Fit: Techniques for correctly donning, adjusting, and wearing RPE.

• Maintenance and Care: Procedures for cleaning, storing, and inspecting equipment to ensure optimal performance.

• Regulatory Standards: Overview of NIOSH, CSA and other relevant guidelines and requirements.

Learning Outcomes: By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify various respiratory hazards and understand their impact on health.

2. Select appropriate RPE for different scenarios

3. Maintain and care for RPE to extend its lifespan and effectiveness.

4. Comply with regulatory standards and implement best practices in respiratory protection.

Target Audience: This course is ideal for safety professionals, managers or anyone responsible for workplace safety and health.

NOTE: Participants that are required to wear tight fitting RPE must get fit tested. This course provides the information for self seal checking and fit testing, but does not include the actual fit testing. Fit testing must be completed in person.