Training

Respirator Fit-Test Train the Trainer

This Respirator Fit-Test Train the Trainer course provides the participant with the skills and knowledge to conduct qualitative respiratory protection fit-testing for N95 respirators according to OSHA standards. A brief overview of the OSHA respiratory protection standard focusing on the fit-testing requirements will be provided.

This training was requested primarily from those new to the fit testing requirements – nursing homes, long-term care, public health, etc. but not limited to just those facilities.

The objectives of the course include:

• Understand the respirator fit-testing requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 – Respiratory Protection
• Recognize the differences between masks and respirators, and when fit-testing is required.
• Understand the medical evaluation and recordkeeping requirements of fit testing.
• Learn how to conduct fit-testing using an OSHA-accepted fit-test protocol, for employees wearing N95 respirators

Please note: Participants should bring N95 respirator(s) that they will use during the fit testing.

There is no cost to attend. Registration is limited to 15 seats for each course.