Respirator Selection, Use and Care [Canada]
This Respirator Selection, Use and Care online training course is designed for employees who use respirators in their work. Respiratory protection is a crucial aspect of workplace safety. When exposure to respiratory hazards cannot be avoided or effectively controlled through other methods such as elimination or engineering controls, respirators are necessary. In this course, you will learn about the uses and limitations of different types of respirators, user health requirements, fit testing, proper use and care, and using respirators in emergency situations.
This Respirator Selection, Use and Care online training course explores the features, limitations and uses of different types of respirators, user health requirements, fit testing, proper use and care, and using respirators in emergency situations.
Course Learning Objectives
By taking this online Respirator Selection, Use and Care course, the user will learn:
- Why respirators are necessary
- About the different types of respirators, their uses and their limitations
- About user health evaluation requirements before respirator use
- About respirator fit testing procedures
- Proper respirator donning (putting on) and doffing (taking off) techniques
- About respirator inspection, maintenance and storage procedures
- How respirators should be used in emergency situations
Course Outline
This online Respirator Selection, Use and Care course is made up of the following sections:
- About Respirators
- Limitations of Respirators
- Health Evaluation Before Respirator Use
- Respirator Fit Testing
- Respirator Inspection
- Donning (Putting On) and Doffing (Taking Off) the Respirator
- Respirator Maintenance
- Respirator Storage
- Respirator Use in Emergency Situations
Course Audience
This Respirator Selection, Use and Care online training course was designed for employees who use respirators in their work.
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