This topic is for all employees that are required to wear and maintain respiratory protective equipment. Designed for participants to learn how to protect against airborne hazards on the jobsite, including how to inspect air purifying respirators to ensure they are safe for use.
Learning Objectives:
• Discuss the employer's role in identifying hazards employees are exposed to and learn how to safeguard against airborne hazards on the jobsite.
• Describe the Respiratory Protection Program, medical fit testing, and inspection.
• Describe how to maintain various types of respirators commonly found on the jobsite.
• List the steps used to inspect air purifying respirators and ascertain their safety for use.
• Explain which types of filters to use based on the manufacturer.
• Explore different parts of the respirator and identify common defects found during inspections.
OSHA Standard: 1926.55, .103, 1910.134, and industry best practices.
