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Training Time: 17 minutes
Compatibility: Desktop, Tablet, Phone
Based on: 29 CFR 1910.134: Respiratory Protection
Languages: English, Portuguese, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Czech
Respirators are important and commonly used in the workplace. This course explains what a respirator is and the types of hazards for which they can provide protection. It also explains the difference between air-supplying and air-purifying respirators as well as tight-fitting and loose-fitting respirators. The use of respirators within the hierarchy of controls is covered, as are assigned protection factor (APF), selection criteria, and cleaning, maintaining, inspecting, and storing procedures. Finally, training and personal responsibility are covered.
Air-Purifying Respirators
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Air-Supplying Respirators
Escape Respirators and SCSRs
Personal Protective Equipment
Respirator Medical Evaluation and Fit Testing
The following key questions are answered in this module:
What is a respirator?A respirator is a piece of personal protective equipment that guards the wearer against hazards in the air.
What are some common types of respirators?Common types of respirators include air-supplying and air-filtering. They can also be categorized as loose-fitting or tight-fitting.
How does one select the proper respirator?All respirators are designed to provide protection in specific circumstances. The first thing to do is identify the circumstances (and the hazards) you will be working in. Then, select a respirator that provides protection in those circumstances and from those hazards.
What is the hierarchy of controls and what does it have to do with respirators?The hierarchy of controls is a method used to apply controls to hazards at a workplace. The idea is to start by trying to eliminate a hazard, then substitute something less hazardous, then use engineering controls, then work practice controls, and then personal protective equipment (PPE). So respirators should be used only as a last line of defense against a hazard.
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