Course
Content
This shortened version of the OTI 222 course covers the requirements
for the establishment, maintenance and monitoring of a respirator
program. Topics include terminology, OSHA standards, NIOSH certification
and medical evaluation recommendations. Course highlights include
laboratories on respirator selection, qualitative fit testing, and
the use of a large array of respiratory and support equipment for
hands-on training.
Prerequisites/Participant
Tools
Participation in the qualitative fit-testing laboratory requires
medical approval to wear a half-mask air purifying respirator. The course manual will be provided. The course manual on CD
and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) may be purchased for
an additional fee.
Course
Topics
• Permissible practice
• Definitions
• Respiratory protection program
• Medical evaluation
• Fit-testing
• Fit-testing lab
• Use of respirators
• Maintenance and care
• Breathing-air quality
• Training and information
• Selection of respirators
• Selection workshop
