Respiratory Protection and Safety

Tens of thousands of workers are exposed to harmful airborne contaminants every day, according to OSHA. This online video training teaches viewers about respiratory protection and safety in the workplace. This course trains employees on different types of respiratory hazards and airborne contaminants, and the safety practices they should follow to mitigate their risk.

This training video demonstrates how different equipment and filters protect wearers from respiratory hazards. This training shows workers how to wear and maintain a respirator.

Many job sites have respiratory hazards, however by following safe work practices and correctly using a respirator, employees can protect themselves. This video training educates viewers about the importance of using proper respiratory protection to ensure a safe workplace.

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

Employees who may be exposed to respiratory hazards

• Introduction
• The Need for a Respiratory Protection Program
• Respirator Basics and Disposable Masks
• Air-Purifying Respirators and Filter Types
• Atmosphere-Supplying Respirators - SARs and SCBAs
• Fit Testing Your Respirator
• Wearing Your Respirator
• Maintaining Your Respirator
• Conclusion

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