

INSTRUCTION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
(1 day course with a maximum occupancy of 20 students)
The following topics are covered in the Respiratory Protection Course:
- Occupational Health and Safety Regulations related to respiratory protection
- Overview of the respiratory system
- Toxins and routes of entry
- Responsibilities of Employers, Supervisors and Workers
- Hazard Assessments
- Types of equipment including:
- Disposables
- Half Masks
- Full Facepiece
- Powered Air Purifying Respirators
- Air Line Units
- Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
- Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus
- Assigned protection factors
- Hazard ratios
- Inspection procedures
- Seal checks
- Fit testing
- Medical assessments
Respiratory Protection training is a one day course that can include the completion of either a qualitative or quantitative fit test. User screening performed by medical personnel can also be provided.