Description
This Zoom class is designed for Medical and Health and Safety professionals who will either be designing or supervising a company Respiratory Protection Program or working with those who already have this responsibility. Whether you just need to learn how to fit test or learn more about the Respiratory Protection Standard, this class is for you
The class will provide Medical and Health and Safety professionals with the knowledge and skill to:
- Administer respirator fit tests for both ½ face and full face respirators. Both Quantitative and Qualitative methods will be covered.
- Structure and administer a compliant Medical Clearance Evaluation for respirator use and understand what medical conditions preclude the wearing of a respirator. Seminar graduates will understand what is involved with complying with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Respiratory Protection Standard 1910.134. (1998 Update) in regards to both fit testing and medical clearance evaluations.
Objectives
- Understand respirator program requirements as described in 1998 OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134.
- Know the required elements necessary to prepare a written Standard Operating Procedure Manual.
- Know record keeping requirements.
- Understand respirator types (NIOSH APPROVED).
- Know OSHA approved Quantitative and Qualitative Fit Testing Procedures.
- Understand Medical Clearance Procedures.
Either Qualitative or Quantitative Fit Testing
This class will provide medical, health and safety professionals with the knowledge and skill to:
- Administer either a qualitative or quantitative fit test.
- Troubleshoot poor fits.
- Explain inspection of types of respirators.
- How to donn and doff respirators.
Design: This seminar is for anyone who will be performing a respirator fit test.