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2225 - Respiratory Protection

Cost: $750.00; $800 after January 1, 2010

Continuing Education Units (CEU's): 1.9
ABIH: 2.0 Industrial Hygiene CM Points


COURSE DESCRIPTION


This course covers the requirements for the establishment, maintenance, and monitoring of a respirator program.

Class Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

COURSE DATES

Location
Start Date
End Date
2009
Tampa, FL
December 14
December 16
2010
Tampa, FL Monday, March 22, 2010 Thursday, March 25, 2010
Orlando, FL Monday, May 10, 2010 Thursday, May 13, 2010
Jacksonville, FL Monday, September 27, 2010 Thursday, September 30, 2010

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Note: Participation in the qualitative fit testing laboratory requires medical approval to wear a halfmask air-purifying respirator.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify and describe the major elements of a respiratory protection program following 29 CFR 1910.134
  • Discuss the technical aspects for the proper selection and use of respirators
  • Evaluate compliance with OSHA’s respiratory protection standard.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
  • Laboratories on respirator selection
  • Qualitative fit testing
  • Use of a large array of respiratory and support equipment for hands-on training

COURSE TOPICS
  • Terminology
  • OSHA and ANSI standards
  • NIOSH certifications and medical evaluation recommendations
  • Supplied air respirators
  • Self-contained breathing apparatus
  • Confined space entry
  • Respirator fit testing
  • Respirator selection
  • Maintenance and care
  • Medical evaluations
  • Training and information
  • Respirator use
  • Recordkeeping

 



Accommodations for Disabilities: Please notify the CPE Office, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC Box 60, Tampa, Florida, 33612 or call (813) 974-6695 a minimum of ten working days in advance of the event if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed. Events, activities and facilities of the University of South Florida are available without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, or Vietnam veteran status as provided by law and in accordance with the University's respect for personal dignity.