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Respiratory hazards exist in every workplace, from bacteria to viruses, aerosols to odors and gases to dust. Often times, these hazards are considered uncontrollable and are ignored. However, prolonged and constant exposure can affect the health and safety of workers, resulting in both temporary and permanent physical damage. Knowledge of these hazards and the appropriate personal protective equipment is extremely important to those exposed to such hazardous conditions.
For most workers airborne hazards are treated as a common workplace risk. Exposures to respiratory hazards can cause chronic and acute lung diseases, allergic reactions, irritations, cancers and systemic poisonings of the major organs in the body. Where there is a risk of hazardous airborne substances or oxygen deficient atmosphere in the workplace approved respiratory protective devices must be worn. Respiratory equipment is probably the most important type of personal protective equipment available to workers who are exposed to hazardous conditions and atmospheres. Course Description:
The Saskatchewan Safety Council Respiratory Protection course reveals that airborne hazards are, in fact, controllable with the proper training and safety measures in place. By understanding how to control them, you will significantly decrease the risk of injury to everyone in the workplace. Respiratory Topics:
Course Duration: 1/2 Day We also offer a FREE Online Respiratory Protection program which can be found by following the link below. |
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Respiratory Fit Testing
If you are not properly fitted for a respirator, you may not be protected from airborne elements which is why fit testing is required for anyone who uses a tight-fitting respirator to perform his or her job. The Saskatchewan Safety Council can conduct accurate and reliable respiratory fit test to ensure you are safe from harmful elements. Our instructors can accommodate testing dozens of people in a day in our office or your office or job site.
If you are not properly fitted for a respirator, you may not be protected from airborne elements which is why fit testing is required for anyone who uses a tight-fitting respirator to perform his or her job. The Saskatchewan Safety Council can conduct accurate and reliable respiratory fit test to ensure you are safe from harmful elements. Our instructors can accommodate testing dozens of people in a day in our office or your office or job site.
