HAZWOPER: Respiratory Protection
Course Length: 60 minutes
Overview:
HAZWOPER: Respiratory Protection is designed to provide learners with comprehensive information of the purpose of respirators, all the components and types of respiratory protection equipment, respirator selection factors, respirator fit tests, and how to care for and use a respirator properly.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Discuss the purpose of respirators, the potential hazards they provide protection from, and employer responsibilities regarding respirators
- Identify respiratory protection equipment including different types of facepieces, air-purifying respirators, atmosphere-supplying respirators, filters, cartridges, canisters, escape-only respirators, and breathing air
- Describe the purpose of a respirator fit test, the steps involved in a fit test, and factors that can affect a good seal
- Discuss end-of-service life, and how to clean, store, inspect, and repair respirators
- Describe how to examine a respirator for cleanliness and damage, verify a proper seal, and use a respirator properly
Outline:
HAZWOPER: Respiratory Protection covers the following topics:
Respirator Basics
- Respiratory Hazards
- Employer Duties
Respiratory Protection Equipment
- Types of Facepieces
- Types of Respirators
- Breathing Air
Respirator Selection & Fit
- Respirator Selection
- Respirator Fit
Respirator Care & Use
- Respirator Care
- Respirator Use
Regulations Covered:
- 29 CFR 1910.120
- 29 CFR 1910.134
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Z
- 29 CFR 1926 Subpart D
- 29 CFR 1926.65
- 29 CFR 1926 Subpart Z
Copyright Date: 2018
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