Modes of Instruction:
Safety Links offers this course in the following formats:
- "Open" enrollment in Central Florida
- At your site anywhere in North America
- Online in the comfort of your home or office
Course Introduction/ Synopsis:
This interactive session provides participants with the knowledge and tools they need to safely choose and effectively use air purifying and supplied air respirators.
This course is essential for individuals who oversee respirator users in their work place. This is also an excellent opportunity to touch, hold, and feel a wide variety of respirators, filters, cartridges and other equipment from a variety of manufacturers at one time.
We also can provide the required respirator fit testing (both qualitative and quantitative) and arrange for medical reviews if necessary. Click here for more information
Course Details:
This course provides a practical overview of respirators, standards, guidelines, use, limitations and details of the OSHA Respirator Standard.
Course outline:
- Types of respirator facepieces (half, full, loose, hoods, helmets)
- Types, use, limitations, and advantages of respirators
- N, R, & P series filters; 95, 99, & 100 Efficiency Levels
- PAPR's (advantages, disadvantages, features and uses)
- Self-Contained / Supplied Air Systems
How long is the certification good for?
OSHA requires respirator training to be conducted on an annual basis. For that reason this certification is current for one (1) year.
What is the length of the course?
This two (2) hour course is designed for respirator users who are not responsible for administering a respirator program.