Respiratory Protective Equipment Training

Respiratory Protective Equipment, also known as "RPE", is a form of personal protective equipment designed to protect the wearer from a variety of airborne hazards in the form of gas, mists, fumes, dust or vapours.

A Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) also referred to as a Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus (CABA), a Supplied Air Breathing Device (SABA), or simply a Breathing Apparatus (BA) is a wearable device worn by Fire, Rescue and other professions that may require the need for immediate supplied air.

These devices are designed to provide breathable air when in environments that pose an Immediate Dangerous to Life or Health (IDHL) atmosphere.

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Course Content

This course will ensure participants understand the regulations and best practices governing the requirements, procedures, selection, use and care of all related respiratory protective equipment. The course has been developed to meet industry standards and fully complies with all federal, provincial and territorial regulations.

Workers will enhance their competency and comfort level associated with the donning/doffing, selection, use and care of Respiratory Protective Equipment.

Sections covered in this course consist of a theory portion that involves topics such as:

Relevant OH&S guidelines
Types of (RPE) Respiratory Protective Equipment available in the workplace
Selection of appropriate RPE based upon hazard assessment
Atmospheric testing requirements
Hazard assessment

Intended use & limitations of each class of respirator
Pre & post use inspection requirements
Proper storage & maintenance
Correct donning & doffing procedure
Qualitative and quantitative fit testing, (can be added)

The course will also involve a practical portion completed by each participant to ensure competency in pre & post use inspection requirements as well as correct usage of the Respiratory Protective Equipment applicable to their workplace.

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