Respirator Protection Program - 29 CFR 1910.134 This webinar will discuss the practical aspects of a good Respiratory Program and help you understand when and where respirators are to be used, together with the right respirator for the hazard that employees are subject to within your work space. Description Why Should You Attend: OSHA mandates a respirator protection program. Any company that allows their employees to wear a respirator is required to have a written program for compliance. This includes both voluntary wearing and mandatory wearing. This webinar will provide a good understanding of this regulation - 29 CFR 1910.134 - that is somewhat complicated. You will learn how you can implement an effective respirator protection program that will protect your employees from hazards of breathing toxicants of various kinds. It also is designed to give your employees the knowledge that you are considerate of their health both now and in the future. We will also discuss how you can avoid corporate and personal liability issues by ensuring compliance. Areas Covered in the Seminar: Kinds of respirators o Air Supplying
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Airline Respirators SCBA Respirators
Cartridges Filters
Personnel requirements for each Air purifying
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Safety factors. Fit factors Testing required Qualitative
Quantitative
Employer Responsibilities.
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Required respiratory protection  When
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Voluntary respiratory protection  Employee driven
Physicals o Pulmonary
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When Where Why
Who Will Benefit: Executives Section Supervisors Direct Supervisors Unions Representatives Employees exposed to unrecognized hazardous materials Construction Companies Owners Supervisors and Employees of companies where hazardous materials are stored, used, handled, etc. Local Governmental employees, inspectors, etc. Instructor Profile: Claude Hine, is the Owner/CEO of H&LP Environmental Consulting. He has nearly 20 years experience in environmental site assessments, hazardous waste training, pesticide applicator training and general health and safety training. He has trained hundreds of employees from 20+ companies and completed more than 30 environmental site assessments. He has acted as safety officer for numerous companies and Municipalities. Claude Hine has been instructing employees and employers on the needs of a Respiratory Program for many years now. He has instructed employers on the proper use of respirators and the ability of employees to voluntarily wear a respirator if they so desire.