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756 Respiratory Protection
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Training

Training is an important part of the respiratory protection program and is essential for correct respirator use.

Respiratory Protection Training Requirements

In your initial and annual respirator training, be sure to include both an educational component and a training component.

  • The educational component increases the learner's understanding of the importance of using respirators.
  • The training component establishes or improves the skills needed to use the respirator.

Employees must receive training prior to using a respirator. For the training to be effective, the training must be comprehensive and presented in an understandable way.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

5-3. The _____ increases the learner's understanding of the importance of using respirators.