Respiratory Protection Training: Respirator PPE & Fit Testing

⏱️ 60 minutes

Respiratory Protection Training: Respirator PPE & Fit Testing

Respiratory Protection Training Course

This Respiratory Protection Training course provides required workplace training on the proper selection, use, and management of respirator PPE in accordance with OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134). The course covers when respirators are required, how to identify respiratory hazards, and how to safely use air-purifying respirators, supplied-air respirators, and SCBA equipment.

Participants learn essential program requirements including respirator fit testing training, medical evaluations, user seal checks, inspection, cleaning, maintenance, and cartridge change-out schedules. The training also explains employer and employee responsibilities within a respiratory protection program and supports organizations in implementing compliant, effective respiratory protection practices to reduce exposure to airborne hazards.

IMPORTANT: This online respiratory protection training must be combined with hands-on instruction and practice. OSHA requires that employees demonstrate proper respirator use, perform user seal checks, and understand limitations through practical application. This course provides the foundational knowledge component that must be supplemented with in-person training, fit testing, and supervised practice before employees use respirators in the workplace.

What You’ll Learn

  • OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard - Understand when respiratory protection is required and how OSHA’s standard applies
  • Respiratory Hazards - Identify respiratory hazards including particulates, gases, vapors, and oxygen-deficient atmospheres
  • Respirator Types - Learn differences between air-purifying respirators, supplied-air respirators, and SCBA systems
  • Respirator Selection - Select proper respirators based on hazards, exposure levels, and assigned protection factors
  • Respirator Fit Testing Requirements - Understand fit testing requirements, user seal checks, and limitations
  • Medical Evaluations - Learn medical evaluation requirements for respirator users
  • Proper Use and Maintenance - Master inspection, cleaning, maintenance, storage, and cartridge change-out schedules
  • Program Responsibilities - Know roles and responsibilities within a respiratory protection program

Course Details

Duration: 60 minutes
Format: Self Paced Online Training
Assessment: Knowledge quiz with immediate feedback
Certification: Certificate of completion upon passing
Access: Available 24/7 through Training Director LMS

CRITICAL: This online training must be combined with hands-on instruction, fit testing, and supervised practice before employees use respirators.

Who Should Take This Course

  • Employees required to wear respirators as part of their job duties
  • Supervisors responsible for overseeing respirator use and compliance
  • Safety managers and safety coordinators
  • Respiratory protection program administrators
  • Maintenance, manufacturing, construction, laboratory, and industrial personnel
  • Organizations implementing or maintaining an OSHA-aligned respiratory protection program

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the training take?
The course takes approximately 60 minutes to complete. Employees can pause and resume at their convenience.

Is this training OSHA compliant?
This training is designed to help organizations meet OSHA requirements for workplace safety. It supports OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard requirements under 29 CFR 1910.134 and covers respirator PPE, fit testing, and respiratory protection program fundamentals. However, OSHA requires that this online training be combined with hands-on instruction, fit testing, and supervised practice. This course provides the knowledge component that must be supplemented with practical, in-person training before employees use respirators.

Do employees receive a certificate?
Yes. Upon successful completion, employees can generate a certificate of completion. All progress is stored and can be accessed in the main dashboard under Learner Report.

How often should employees take this training?
OSHA requires respiratory protection training before initial respirator use and retraining annually or when workplace conditions change, respirator types change, or when employees demonstrate inadequate knowledge or use. We recommend annual refresher training for all respirator users.

Can we track completion?
Yes. Training Director provides real-time tracking of assignments, completion status, and quiz scores, making it easy to verify that all employees have completed their respiratory protection training.

Does this training include fit testing?
This training covers respirator fit testing requirements, procedures, and the importance of proper fit. However, this online course does not replace the hands-on fit testing that must be conducted by qualified personnel. OSHA requires quantitative or qualitative fit testing before initial respirator use and annually thereafter. Employees must complete both this training and hands-on fit testing before using tight-fitting respirators.

What is the difference between air-purifying and supplied-air respirators?
The training covers both types in detail. Air-purifying respirators filter contaminants from ambient air using cartridges or filters and can only be used when oxygen levels are adequate (at least 19.5%). Supplied-air respirators provide clean breathing air from an external source and can be used in oxygen-deficient atmospheres or when contaminant levels exceed the protection limits of air-purifying respirators. The course explains when each type is appropriate based on hazards and exposure levels.

Does this training cover SCBA equipment?
Yes. The training provides SCBA training concepts including when self-contained breathing apparatus is required, how SCBA systems work, and basic operational principles. However, SCBA use requires extensive hands-on training, practice, and ongoing competency verification beyond what this online course provides. Organizations using SCBA must provide comprehensive in-person training specific to their equipment.

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