Respiratory Protection Training
Air is one of the most basic elements of our world, and as humans, we need the oxygen it provides to live.
However, our health can be endangered when we breathe in air that has been contaminated by dusts, mists, vapors or fumes. In fact, breathing in air that contains such contaminants or is low in oxygen can cause serious illnesses and injuries and, in some cases, even death.
Unfortunately, employees sometimes have to work in areas in which the atmosphere isn’t safe. In these situations, special equipment is needed to help them breathe safely and avoid harm.
Respiratory protection equipment allows employees to protect their lungs against workplace hazards. Because potentially dangerous situations may exist at your place of work, it’s important that all employees understand the risks of oxygen deficiency and air contamination, have the proper respiratory protection equipment and, most importantly, take personal responsibility for their own respiratory safety.
By understanding the hazards, selecting the proper respiratory protection and training employees in its use, you can keep everyone safe and avoid costly injuries and illnesses.
Establishing respiratory protection measures can seem fairly technical, especially if you are not a safety expert. To simplify matters, the Blueprints for Safety© Respiratory Protection Program presents an easy, step-by-step approach to developing a respiratory protection program.
Namely, it will help you provide employees with the training and tools they need to work safely while using respirators, as well as help you meet the requirements set by the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard 29 CFR 1910.134.
The outcomes of your respiratory protection program will be as follow:
- Identification of airborne hazards in the workplace
- Proper selection, use, cleaning, maintenance and storage of respirators
- Proper medical evaluations of employees
- Proper training for employees
Your safety equipment supplier is your best source for information on respirators and respiratory protection. He or she can help you select the best respirator(s) for the hazards faced by employees in your workplace.
