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  • A Guide to Respiratory Protection

    Credits: 3 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    In industry, respirators are often viewed as a quick fix for protecting employees against overexposures to airborne contaminants in areas of inadequate ventilation. However, there are limitations on the use of respirators that, if exceeded, can subject employees to serious or fatal health consequences. This course introduces the correct uses of the various types of respirators.

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    At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
    • Be introduced to respiratory hazards in the workplace
    • Become familiar with the different types of respirators
    • Understand the elements of a respiratory protection program
    • Understand the respirator selection process
    • Learn about medical evaluations
    • Understand in importance of proper fit testing
    • Be introduced to the proper use of respirators
    • Be introduced to the proper maintenance and care of respirators
    • Be introduced to employee training and information
    • Be introduced to standards pertaining to respirator selection and prohibitions

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
    (must be logged into your user account)


    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion

    Intended Audience: This course is intended for all engineering professional whose job description may require a general knowledge of respiratory protection on the job.
    Publication Source: NC Dept. of Labor

    D. Allen Hughes, PE

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