Respirator Basics For All Industries

The Respirators Basics for All Industries online training from OSHA Education School is an intermediate-level course in which participants will learn the basics of respirator use necessary for those required to wear purifying respiratory protection in all industries, including construction and general industry. Designed to be beneficial for all positions in the workforce, this course will educate participants on fit testing, the need for respirators, and precautions associated with their use. NOTICE: If you are required to wear a respirator following this online training, we highly encourage discussions with individual supervisors, Qualified Respiratory Program Administrator, or safety officers at individual work/jobsites to gain further understanding of respiratory protection at your individual place of employment. OSHA Education School’s online Respirator Basics for All Industries course is intended to familiarize participants with the overall need for and proper use of personal respirators in the general industry sector. Specific course topics include the following: Introduction – including general responsibilities, federal and state regulations, and the two main respirator categories Types of respirators Air-purifying respirators Filters, cartridges, and canisters Medical considerations in relation to respirators Respirator fit General respirator use Disposable filtering facepiece respirators Half facepiece elastomeric respirators Specific industry terms discussed throughout the course include the following: Action level OSHA National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Respiratory protection Respiratory protection program Respiratory hazards Respiratory hazard controls Air-purifying respirator Atmosphere-supplying respirator Medical evaluation Immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) Fit test User seal check Filtering facepiece respirator Half-mask respirator Elastomeric respirator Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)