Respiratory Protection Awareness Training

Training Overview

This workshop will provide you with an awareness of respiratory protection equipment, programs and standards.

Training Duration: one day

Expiry: while this training does not have a formal expiry date, Mercer Safety recommends updating this training every three years to ensure participants remain current with best practices, procedures and standards.

Cost: Please contact us for pricing and booking information

  • This course is designed for workers who are required to wear respiratory protection, as well as those responsible for conducting respiratory fit testing in the workplace.

    • Respiratory protection program

    • Legislation and CSA standards

    • Responsibilities

    • Evaluating respiratory hazards

    • Respiratory user screening forms

    • Selecting respiratory protective equipment

    • Selecting cartridges and filters

    • Factors affecting the correct fit

    • Respiratory fit tests: qualitative versus quantitative

    • Inspecting the equipment

    • Donning and removing the equipment

    • Changing cartridges and filters

    • Maintenance and care of equipment

    • Proper storage of equipment

  • Contact us at Training@MercerSafety.ca or 709-364-3900, ext. 110 for more information or to discuss private training options.

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