Respiratory Protection

Certain work environments contain air that isn't safe to breathe. Breathing in contaminated air or low oxygen atmospheres can cause serious illness, injuries and even death.

Program includes:
  • Video
  • Administrative Materials
  • 5 Employee Handbooks
Video Length: 12 minutes
  • Available in Spanish

Program Overview:

This program is designed to provide your employees with the basics of respiratory protection. Revised to meet the new OSHA respiratory standard, this program alerts employees to the importance of protecting their respiratory systems and provides them with helpful tips for maintaining and properly using respirators. Also included is a clear explanation of the requirements of the OSHA standard.

Your Employees Will Learn:

  • The Basics of Breathing
  • The Two Major Types of Respiratory Hazards
  • How to Control Respiratory Hazards
  • The Various Types of Respirators
  • How to Select the Proper Respirator
  • Information About Medical Evaluations
  • How to Properly Use a Respirator
  • How to Fit a Respirator
  • Proper Inspection of Respirators
  • How to Clean, Disinfect and Properly Store Respirators
  • Emergency Use of Respirators
Program Contents:

  • Explanation of the OSHA Standard
  • Step-by-Step Instructions for How to Develop Your Respirator Protection Program
  • Code of Federal Regulations
  • OSHA Requirements
  • Written Program Development
  • Respiratory Protection Written Program
  • Recordkeeping Forms:

    Pulmonary Studies
    Respiratory Protection Map
    SCBA Inspection Checklist
    Employee Record for Qualitative Fit Testing
    Respiratory Hazard Assessment and Certification Form
    Respiratory Protection Training Record
    Respiratory Protection Program Evaluation Form
    Respiratory Medical Evaluation Questionnaire
    Information for Employees Who Voluntarily Use Respirators

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Questions? Contact Chad Brower at cbrower@southdakotasafetycouncil.org or at 605-361-7785/800-952-5539.

Contact the South Dakota Safety Council at
sdsc@southdakotasafetycouncil.org
or phone 605-361-7785 or 1-800-952-5539.