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The Respirators Basics for All Industries online training from ClickSafety 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.
ClickSafety’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
The Respirator Basics for All Industries online training is ideal for anyone in the general industry or construction sectors who might be required to wear air-purifying respiratory protection and/or manages employees who must do so. Individuals who will benefit from this course include the following:
Any individuals required to wear air purifying respiratory protection
Foremen
Managers
Supervisors
If you have any concerns as to whether this course is appropriate for you or your industry, please browse our full selection of Online Courses and Safety Packs, call 800-971-1080, or Contact Us online.
ClickSafety’s Respirator Basics for All Industries online course is designed specifically to teach participants the safe use of air purifying respiratory protection. Throughout the course, participants can expect to learn comprehensive material regarding respiratory protection and selection, as well as training, medical surveillance, use of, maintenance, and inspection of respirators. Through case studies and interactive exercises, participants can expect a broad scope of training. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Recognize agency requirements for respirator use
Recognize the characteristics and uses of major respirator types
Distinguish between the two types of fit testing
Identify medical requirements and precautions for wearing respirators
Recognize the important guidelines for wearing respirators in the workplace
Identify the steps for wearing respirators
Understand how to perform a user seal check
This course is worth 0.1 CEU credits. To receive applicable CEU credits, participants must complete the course in its entirety, pass all knowledge checkpoints with a score of 100%, and complete the course evaluation at the end of the course. Once completed, participants will receive a printable course completion certificate displaying CEUs earned.