Respiratory Protection

Students go through a training course that includes classroom instruction and hands-on practice, and then take an exam to determine if they really learned the material. At the same time, assuming they don the respirator correctly, they find out which size facepiece is right for them.

Workers whose jobs require dealing in an environment with harmful elements need protection at all times. Working environments with insufficient oxygen and toxic elements such as dust and vapors expose employees to health risks. These hazards may cause lung diseases, cancer, impairment, and death.

Workplaces in these settings must be fit and capable of working in such environments. Moreover, employers must provide gear for safe respiration and overall protection of their health while in the workplace.