Respiratory Protection and Safety Refresher

This online refresher training video reminds employees to follow basic safety procedures when choosing and wearing respiratory protection. The video course discusses the different types of respiratory hazards employees may encounter in the workplace such as dust particles, fumes, vapors and extreme air temperatures. This course reiterates the importance of using OSHA's Assigned Protection Factors (APFs) to choose the appropriate respiratory protection. These factors indicate how much protection respirators such as dust masks, cartridge air purifiers and supplied air systems provide in different environments. The online training demonstrates how to conduct a fit test to ensure the respirator fits properly. This video helps employers and employees avoid OSHA violations and create a safer workplace..