Respiratory Protection: Breathing Safely

Respiratory Protection: Breathing Safely

Course Length: 50 minutes

NOTE: This course is also offered as a part of a comprehensive curriculum. See the description for the Personal Protective Equipment: Employee Essentials Curriculum for additional information.

Overview: Respiratory Protection: Breathing Safely helps learners recognize and respond to respiratory hazards, including atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH). This course covers the key elements required by OSHA for respiratory protection training.

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Define personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Recognize respiratory safety hazards
• Explain why a medical evaluation is necessary
• Select appropriate PPE for respiratory protection
• Evaluate a respirator seal for fit
• Follow proper maintenance procedures

Outline:

Respiratory Protection: Breathing Safely from J. J. Keller covers the following topics:

What is PPE?

• Intro to PPE
• What are the Other Controls?
• Who is Responsible?
• The Importance of Fit

Respiratory Hazards

• Unseen Hazards
• Health Effects
• Monitoring
• Your First Defense
• Breathing Protection

Respiratory Protection

• Issuing Respirators
• Types of Respirators
• Hoods and Facepieces
• Positive- or Negative-Pressure
• Special PPE Considerations
• Medical Records
• Respirator Care
• Respirator Storage
• End-of-Service Life
• If Something is Wrong

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