Respirators - How To Use Them

(12 min.) Respiratory protection and self-contained breathing apparatus are used to protect us from harmful gases, fumes, vapors and chemicals, as well as where the air doesn't contain enough oxygen to support life. You need information and training on this type of equipment and the hazards involved before you attempt to use respiratory protection. Your organization will provide specific training, but this program is designed to give you some information about personal protection under adverse or hazardous conditions.

Topics covered in this safety video include: breathing, dust, gases, vapors, oxygen deficiency, examination by a physician, beards or facial hair, proper training, disposable masks, dust mask, half mask respirators, negative air test, full-face respirators, if you wear prescription glasses, air-supplied respirator self-contained breathing apparatus.

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