Respiratory Protection
Respiratory Systems
(4 hours)
This course provides the foundation skills for students who would like to utilize respiratory systems in their work place. Students will participate in classroom lectures as well as hands on utilization of Air Purifying respiratory systems. Each individual will be fit tested and checked for proficiency. Successful candidates will receive a certificate. This course is in conformance with CSA Z94.4 and Work Safe BC Standards.
This program shall consist of the following components:
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Hazard Assessment
- Selection of the appropriate respirator
- Respirator fit testing
- Training
- Use of respirators
- Cleaning, Inspection, Maintenance & Storage
- Health surveillance of respirator users.
- Program Evaluation
- Record Keeping
Respiratory Systems
(8 hours)
This course provides the skills for students who would like to manage a respiratory program in their work place. Students will participate in classroom lectures as well as hands on utilization of multiple respiratory systems. Systems will include Air Purifying systems, Supplied air systems, Closed Circuit systems, and Supplied air systems. Each individual will be fit tested and checked for proficiency. Each candidate will become proficient in fit testing. Successful candidates will receive a certificate. This course is in conformance with CSA Z94.4 and Work Safe BC Standards.
This program shall consist of the following components:
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Hazard Assessment
- Selection of the appropriate respirator
- Self contained breathing apparatus
- Closed Circuit Systems
- Supplied air systems
- Respirator fit testing
- Training
- Use of respirators
- Use of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
- Use of Supplied air systems
- Cleaning, Inspection, Maintenance & Storage
- Health surveillance of respirator users.
- Program Evaluation
- Record Keeping