A respirator is a piece of personal protective equipment that guards the user against hazards in the air. There are many types of respirators, and each type protects its user from a specific airborne hazard. Escape respirators allow a person who works in a normally safe environment enough time to escape if a respiratory hazard suddenly occurs. This course will discuss the different types of hazardous atmospheres that require escape respirators, how to select, inspect, and put on a respirator, as well as how to use an escape respirator.
Explain typical hazardous atmospheres that call for escape respirators
Explain what a self-contained self-rescuer is
Explain how to select an appropriate escape respirator
List the items to look for when inspecting an escape respirator
Explain how to properly take care of an escape respirator
List in order the steps to properly don an escape respirator
List factors to consider when using an escape respirator
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0.35 hr. Online Course