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Different types of respiratory hazards may exist in your workplace. When such hazards have been identified in a hazard assessment, the selection, care, and use of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is governed by a regulatory framework that includes legislation and standards. This course will provide managers, supervisors, and workers with the information that they need to design, develop, and implement a Respiratory Protection Program.
This is a two-hour online course.
On completion of this course you will be able to:
- Explain how the respiratory system works,
- Understand the types of respiratory hazards present in the workplace,
- Discuss the two main types of respirator and explain their selection,
- Understand the selection, limitations of use, fitting, and care of different types of RPE,
- Understand the legislative requirements related to the use of RPE including the importance of the related standards, and
- Describe manager, supervisor, and worker responsibilities with respect to the implementation of RPE.
Course Outline
1. A Breath of Fresh Air – Dangers
- Module Objectives
- The Respiratory System
- H2S Dangers
- Toxicity & Flammability
- Oxygen Deficiency
- Module Achievements
2. Equipment
- Module Objectives
- Respirators
- Types of Respirators
- Parts of a Respirator
- Disposables
- SCBA
- Module Achievements
3. Usage
- Module Objectives
- Respiratory Protection
- Selecting RPE
- Fit Testing
- Using RPE
- Putting on a Respirator
- Conditions for Use
- Medical Assessment
- Storage of RPE
- Module Achievements
4. Responsibilities
- Module Objectives
- Responsibilities
- Code of Practice
- Course Summary
- Module Achievements
- Course Achievements
