EH&S Environmental Health & Safety Introduction15 minCompliance tier
Respiratory Protection
Use respiratory protection equipment safely and effectively
What you'll be able to do
•Understand the difference between air-purifying respirators and supplied-air respirators and when each type applies
•Recognize the atmospheric hazards respirators protect against, from dusts and vapors to oxygen-deficient environments
•Perform a user seal check every time you put on a tight-fitting respirator
•Inspect, clean, and store a respirator so it stays reliable, and understand why medical clearance and fit testing come first
Who it's for
Employees who wear respirators as part of their job, such as workers exposed to dusts, fumes, vapors, or spray operations. Also valuable for supervisors administering a respiratory protection program.
What changes on the job
•A proper seal check performed before every use instead of skipping it
•Correct respirator type and cartridge matched to the actual hazard
•Respirators kept clean, inspected, and stored so they work when needed
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Can I just start wearing a respirator after this course?
No. Wearing a tight-fitting respirator generally requires a medical evaluation and a fit test first, both of which your employer arranges. This course builds the knowledge behind those requirements and how to use the equipment correctly.
Does facial hair affect respirator use?
Yes. Facial hair along the sealing surface prevents a tight-fitting respirator from sealing to your face, which the course explains as a key reason a user seal check can fail.
How long is the lesson?
About 15 minutes and self-paced. It fits into the training component of a respiratory protection program and can be repeated as a refresher.