Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
183
Course Name
Respiratory Protection
Contact Hours
2.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
CEU Plan
Primary Contact
Bill Edgar
wwedgar@ceuplan.org
352-754-1259 Ext.
Website
Description
This two hour course provides five sections pertaining to Respiratory Protection. The Five sections include:
1. Introduction and History of the Respirator
2. Respirator Selection and Medical Evaluation
3. Use of Respirators
4. Breathing Air Quality and Use
5. Procedures for Cleaning Respirators
This course is the complete Technical Manual pertaining to wearing respiratory protective devices to reduce exposure to airborne contaminants in industry. An estimated 5 million workers wear respirators, either occasionally or routinely. The course discusses the importance of selection, testing, and use of respirators.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
I. Introduction
II. History of the Development of the Respirator
III. General Information
IV. Respirator Protection Program
V. Respirator Selection
VI. Medical Evaluation
VII. Fit Testing
VIII. Use of Respirators
IX. Maintenance and Care
X. Breathing Air Quality and Use
XI. Program Logistics
*1 Glossary
*2 User Seal Check
*3 Recommended Procedures for Cleaning Respirators
*4 NIOSH Guide to the Selection and Use of Particulate Respiraors Certifies under 42 CFR 84
Target Audience
Water and Wastewater Treatment Operators
Training Format
Virtual Asynchronous