Respirator Selection (Schools)

(30 min.) Anyone wearing a respirator must be trained and authorized by the company in several different areas such as how to put on and take off the respirator. We call that donning and doffing. The process is simple, but it does require some basic knowledge, which we'll now review.

Topics covered in this safety video include: put the most comfortable mask on your face, wear it for at least five minutes, adjust the straps each time the respirator is donned, check the comfort of the mask, how it fits your face and nose, proper seal between the mask and your face and cheeks, make sure your chin fits the respirator. check the strap tension to make sure it's not too loose or too tight, make sure there is room for eye protection and good vision, conduct seal checks, positive pressure seal check, negative pressure test, different types of respirators, filtering respirators, respirator use, limitations of respirator use, routine and emergency uses of respirators, breathing air quality for atmosphere supplying respirators, filtering facepiece, SCBA, and respirator maintenance.

Program comes with a CD-ROM of written materials, including test questions and answers. English title also includes PowerPoint presentation.