Key Takeaways:

- Understanding the purpose of using a respirator. - Observing the factors that influence respirator effectiveness, the limitations and capabilities of respirators, and an employer’s responsibilities for respirator use in the workplace. - Learning about how respirators are used in the workplace, including required medical evaluations, fit testing, inspection, seal checks, and maintenance and storage requirements. - Recognizing when an employee should leave a respirator use area, the warning signs of an improperly functioning respirator, and the actions workers should take in an emergency situation.

Course Description

Annually, it is estimated that respiratory equipment prevents around 4,000 illnesses and 900 deaths. Both on and off […]