Respiratory Protection: A Guide To Clean Breathing
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Breathing clean air is what everyone needs to do to stay safe and healthy on the job. But some jobs can expose workers to contaminants that can cause simple irritation or even a serious illness. A respirator is a piece of Personal Protective Equipment like gloves or a hard hat, but they are more complex and require specific training before use. Air purifying respirators can be an effective means to keeping harmful contamination out of worker's lungs, but need to be selected, fitted, used, and maintained in a way that assures protection. This program covers:
- Hazards in the air
- Health screening
- Respirator types, and cartridges and filters
- Inspecting, using, and maintaining your respirator