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OSHA requires that workers wear a respirator in various hazardous breathing environments. Our respirator safety program includes:
Spirometry testing
Respirator fit testing
Employee training
Records are reviewed by a Professional Licensed Health Care Provider (PLHCP - OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134) with respect to the employee’s medical ability to wear and be certified to use a respirator in the work place.
The testing and training components of the program are conducted on-site in the client’s facility. Two separate rooms are required for the spirometry and the respirator-fit testing.
Spirometry, a test of lung function which measures flow rate and capacity, is the best method of early detection of pulmonary (lung) problems. It creates a strong defense posture for the company with respect to including, limiting or prohibiting respirator use.
A thorough understanding of proper respirator use and care is critical for the safety and health of employees who use respirators. Our respirator training involves both video demonstrations and hands-on experience supervised by our experienced technicians.
Respirator training includes the following:
- Respirator use in various breathing environments,
- Self test procedures,
- Visual inspection of the respirator’s condition,
- Care and hygiene of the respirator
- Hands on use by the employee
- Opportunity for questions
- A brief quiz by the trainer to assure adequate knowledge
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