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Respiratory Protection
The Respiratory Protection course provides essential training on selecting and using respiratory protective equipment. It covers proper fitting, maintenance, and usage techniques to ensure effective protection against airborne contaminants and maintain a safe work environment.
What is the Respiratory Protection?
The Respiratory Protection course from the American Institute of Safety Professionals provides comprehensive training on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, the standard governing respiratory protection programmes. Respiratory protection is required when engineering and administrative controls are insufficient to reduce airborne contaminants below permissible levels. The standard requires a written programme, medical evaluation before fit testing, fit testing before use, proper selection based on the hazard, training, and maintenance. This course covers every programme element at the depth safety officers and programme administrators need. The curriculum covers when respiratory protection is required, the written respiratory protection programme, medical evaluation (physician/PLHCP questionnaire, follow-up examination), fit testing (qualitative and quantitative methods), respirator types (APR: half-face, full-face, PAPR; SAR: airline; SCBA: self-contained), assigned protection factors (APF), respirator selection based on hazard and APF, proper use (don/doff, user seal check), maintenance (cleaning, inspection, storage, repair), voluntary use provisions (Appendix D), IDLH atmosphere requirements, and programme evaluation. All training is delivered 100% online through the American Institute of Safety Professionals LMS.
Who should take this course?
- Safety officers managing respiratory protection programmes
- Industrial hygienists selecting respirators based on exposure data
- Workers required to wear respirators
- Supervisors overseeing respirator use
- Medical professionals conducting respiratory clearance
What will you study?
Core Modules
- 01Introduction to Respiratory Protection
- 02Types of Respiratory Hazards
- 03Respiratory Risk Assessment and Exposure Monitoring
- 04Selection, Fit Testing, and Proper Use of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)
- 05Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage of Respiratory Equipment
- 06Emergency Procedures for Respiratory Incidents and Exposure
- 07Training and Awareness Programs for Safe Respiratory Practices
- 08Creating a Culture of Safety and Compliance in Respiratory Protection
Optional / Advanced Modules
- 01Advanced Respiratory Hazard Control Strategies and Engineering Solutions
- 02Case Studies on Respiratory Exposure Incidents and Lessons Learned
- 03Implementing Respiratory Protection Programs and Safety Management Systems
- 04Health Monitoring, Compliance Auditing, and Risk Mitigation Strategies
How will you be assessed?
Candidates can take this exam through an assigned portal from the American Institute of Safety Professionals. A passing score is 70% or higher, and exam results are provided right after by email to the address provided. The exam is open-book, allowing candidates to validate their answers. Any candidates who do not pass have 1 month after their exam to go through the training materials and can take the exam 3 additional times.
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