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Respiratory Protection and Safety
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Air is one of the most basic elements of our world, and as humans, we need the oxygen provided by air to breathe. But sometimes employees have to work in areas with atmospheres that aren't safe. This might be caused by lack of oxygen or because the air is contaminated by dusts, mists, vapors, or fumes.
Breathing in contaminated or low-oxygen atmospheres can cause serious illnesses, injuries, and even death. In those situations, special equipment is needed to help employees breathe and stay safe.
Respiratory protection equipment allows employees to protect their lungs against workplace hazards. Because many potentially dangerous places can exist at your place of work, it's important to make sure that all employees understand the risks of oxygen deficiency and air contamination, have proper respiratory protection equipment, and most importantly, take personal responsibility for their respiratory safety.
By understanding the hazards, selecting the proper respiratory protection, and training employees in their use, you can keep everyone safe and avoid costly injuries and illnesses.
Respiratory Protection uses live-action video and multiple interactions to help your workers understand and appreciate respiratory hazards and take personal responsibility for proper use and maintenance of respiratory protection equipment.
TOPICS
This course presents interactive instruction covering the following topical areas:
Breathing Hazards
Choosing A Respirator
Proper Fit
Respirator Care
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
This course will measure mastery on each of the following performance objectives:
Recognize respiratory hazards in your workplace.
Select the proper respiratory protection.
Verify respirator testing and approval before use.
Properly put on the respirator.
Perform necessary tests for respirator use.
Perform regular, ongoing equipment inspection.
Properly clean and store respirators.
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