Initial Training
Initial training should be conducted prior to the employee's first exposure to respiratory hazards and must cover, at a minimum, the following topics:
Initial training should be conducted prior to the employee's first exposure to respiratory hazards.
- the general requirements of the OSHA respiratory protection standard;
- a discussion of why the use of the respirator is necessary. Such training should address the identification of the hazards involved during inspections, the extent of employee exposures to those hazards, and the potential health effects of such exposures;
- proper selection of respirators;
- the procedures for inspecting the respirator, donning and removing it, checking the fit and seal, and actually wearing it;
- information regarding the consequences of improper fit, usage, or maintenance;
- limitations and capabilities of the respirator selected, including ESLI and change schedules;
- how to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations when malfunctions occur;
- proper procedures for maintenance and storage; and
- how to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators (e.g., shortness of breath, dizziness).
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