This course has been discontinued
If there is not sufficient oxygen in the air that you inhale, your body cannot continue to function. If the air contains particulates that are small enough to enter your lungs, tissues in your lungs and other parts of your body could be damaged. If the inhaled air contains toxic gases, the gases can react with body fluids and damage your blood, lungs, and other vital organs. In this interactive, online course, you examine air-purifying respirators, air-supplied respirators, and the use and care of respirators.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Describe the following and explain how they can be used:
air-purifying respiratorsdisposable filtering facepiece respiratorschemical cartridge or filter respiratorsgas masksair-line respiratorsself-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)portable escape respirators
Identify common types of air-purifying respirators
Explain how to choose the proper cartridge for a chemical cartridge respirator
Identify basic types of air-supplied respirators
List factors that affect respirator selection
Describe general rules for inspection, safe use, cleaning, and storage of respirators