Respiratory Protection
Description
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Course Type: Safety Training
Course Purpose
This course is for a student whom is required to wear an Air Purifying Respirator in the workplace.
APR types covered: dust masks, quarter-face masks, half-face masks, full-face masks.
This course includes a respirator fit test with the student's supplied half-face mask respirator (student must be clean shaven).
This training is NOT intended for workers who require a supplied breathing air apparatus.
Skill Level: Level 1
Training Method: In person.
Class Size: 3 - 12 students
Training Duration: 6 - 8 hours (depending on student's skill and knowledge).
Training Locations
Calgary Region: In person training at the customer's workplace.
Vancouver Region: In person training at our Surrey training facility or at the customer's workplace.
Vancouver Island Region: In person training at the customer's workplace.
Student Requirements
- Be the minimum age for the worksite.
- Student must be clean shaven where the respirator seals on the face if the student requires a respirator fit test.
- Wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (provided by student):
- PPE as per the training location requirements.
- Safety boots, hard hat, high visibility vest/jacket/overall.
Course Literature
Web based with rich multimedia information. Accessible on desktop computer or an Apple and Android mobile device. Start by setting up a free account, Click Here to Get the Mobile App
Training Certification
Digital training card as proof of training, includes hyperlinked class photos and course material. Valid for 3 years.
Bonus for Large Employers (50+ students)
Access to OOSHEW's robust training database (training records from your employees and your subcontractors).
Course Price
Private Group Class: $2,000.00 (minimum charge of 8 students).
Additional Students: $250.00 per student.
Drop-In Class: $250.00 per student.
Extra Costs: Mobilization fee for private group class scheduled at the customer's workplace.
Extra Costs: Out of town travel when applicable.
Theory Lessons
- Reference to applicable OHS Regulations (Federal, Provincial).
- Reference to applicable CSA Standards.
- Responsibilities for the Supervisor, Respirator User, Respirator Purchaser/Issuer and Respirator Fit Tester.
- Types of air purifying respirators.
- Types of filters and cartridges.
- Protection factors.
Documentation Lessons
- Completing an Exposure Control Plan (silica is the example).
Practical Lessons
- Referencing the Occupational Exposure Limits for hazardous substances.
- Referencing the NIOSH database for hazardous substances.
- Selecting the appropriate respirator.
- Selecting the appropriate filters and cartridges.
- Inspecting and cleaning a respirator.
- Properly donning and fitting a respirator.
- Seal test checking the respirator's fit (negative and positive seal check).
- Undergo a respirator fit test.
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