Respiratory Protection Training

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Course Description

This Respiratory Protection program is designed to protect personnel against the inhalation of harmful air contaminants and oxygen deficient atmosphere in the workplace. Employees are instructed in the selection, operation, maintenance, applications, and limitations of respiratory protection equipment. Training is given in proper medical surveillance and fit testing.

Course Compliance Requirements

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 (a) (b) and Rule 36 of the Texas Railroad Commission require respirators to be provided by the company any time that employees are required to perform work activities in an environment that has harmful contaminants, oxygen deficient, or classified as IDLH atmospheres. The employee is required to have yearly medical surveillance, pulmonary function tests, fit-test, and refresher training.

Course Outline

Part 1 - Compliance Requirements

  1. Rules and Regulations
  2. Scope
  3. Company Plan

Part 2 - Program Administration

  1. Company Role
  2. Employee Role

Part 3 - Equipment and Terminology

  1. Hazard Identification
  2. Types of Respirators
  3. Respirator Selection

Part 4 - Maintenance

  1. Inspection
  2. Cleaning
  3. Sanitizing
  4. Storing

Part 5 - Proper Use of Equipment

  1. Don Respirator
  2. Operator Respirator

Part 6 - Medical Surveillance

  1. Medical Examination
  2. Pulmonary Function Test

Part 7 - Fit-test Requirements

  1. Methods
  2. Individual Fit-test problems
  3. Different Respirators

Part 8 - Performance Demonstration


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