The Bureau of Labor Statistics has found that there were 14.6 thousand recordable cases of respiratory illnesses in 2009. Respiratory hazards are encountered in a wide variety of professions, from construction to hospital work. There are fine particulates created by the work done on job sites that can get deposited in your lungs are cause damage. Much of this damage is minor in the short-term, but exposure to these particulates over time can cause major complications, even death.

This course is intended to assist the employer in meeting OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.134, Respiratory Protection. Additional training from the employer is required on assessing the specific types of respiratory hazards the employee could encounter on the job as well as a hands-on walk through on how to put on respirators properly. In this course, employees will learn about potential inhalation hazards, the different respirator types and their uses, how to fit test a respirator mask, and respirator care and maintenance. Workplace specific information and hands-on training will need to be provided by the employer.

Relevant Standards: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134

• Linear Duration/min: 00:19:00
• Origin Date: 01/08
• Last Update: 09/08
• Complexity/Difficulty: Level I (very easy)
• Interactivity: Level II
• Supervising SME: Laura Belden
• Prerequisites: None

Competencies:

To successfully complete this course, the Learner will demonstrate the ability to:

• RSP 1.1.0 Introduction and objectives
• RSP 1.2.0 Differentiate between types of controls
• RSP 1.3.0 Recognize the potential inhalation hazards
• RSP 1.4.0 Distinguish between and identify appropriate respirator types
• RSP 1.5.0 Recognize different cartridges and their uses
• RSP 1.6.0 Identify the different requirements of fit testing
• RSP 1.7.0 Identify requirements for wearing respirators and care of respirators