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Respiratory Protection Training Course

Respiratory Protection Training aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, NIOSH, and ANSI Z88.2 standards.

Course Title

Respiratory Protection

Course Duration

1 Day

Competency Assessment Criteria

Practical assessment and knowledge Assessment

Training Delivery Method

Classroom (Instructor-Led)

Service Coverage

In Tamkene Training Center or On-Site: Covering Saudi Arabia (Dammam - Khobar - Dhahran - Jubail - Riyadh - Jeddah - Tabuk - Madinah - NEOM - Qassim - Makkah - Any City in Saudi Arabia) - MENA Region

Course Average Passing Rate

98%

Post Training Reporting 

Post Training Report + Candidate(s) Training Evaluation Forms

Certificate of Successful Completion

Certification is provided upon successful completion. The certificate can be verified through a QR-Code system.

Certification Provider

Tamkene Saudi Training Center - Approved by TVTC (Technical and Vocational Training Corporation)

Certificate Validity

2 Years (Extendable with additional training hours)

Instructors Languages

English / Arabic / Urdu / Hindi

Training Services Design Methodology

ADDIE Training Design Methodology

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Course Overview

This comprehensive Respiratory Protection Training course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for proper selection, use, and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment in workplace environments. The course covers fundamental respiratory protection principles along with hands-on techniques for respirator operation, fit testing procedures, and hazard assessment methodologies.


Participants will learn to apply OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 Respiratory Protection Standard, NIOSH Criteria for Recommended Standard, ANSI Z88.2 Respiratory Protection, and CSA Z94.4 Selection, Use, and Care of Respirators to ensure effective protection against airborne hazards. This course combines theoretical respiratory protection concepts with practical hands-on training and real-world application scenarios to ensure participants gain valuable skills applicable to their workplace environment while emphasizing proper equipment use and regulatory compliance.

Key Learning Objectives

  • Understand respiratory protection fundamentals and regulatory requirements

  • Implement proper respirator selection based on hazard assessment

  • Apply correct donning, doffing, and user seal check procedures

  • Execute effective fit testing and medical evaluation protocols

  • Develop comprehensive respirator maintenance and care procedures

  • Apply proper storage and inspection methodologies for respiratory equipment

  • Implement respiratory protection program administration and documentation

  • Apply emergency procedures and equipment failure response protocols

Group Exercises

  • Respirator selection worksheets including (hazard assessment, equipment matching, protection factor verification)

  • Fit testing documentation including (record completion, test protocols, failure procedures)

  • Maintenance schedules including (cleaning procedures, inspection intervals, replacement criteria)

  • Program administration checklists including (regulatory compliance, training requirements, documentation needs)

Knowledge Assessment

  • Respiratory protection theory evaluations including (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 requirements, NIOSH certification standards)

  • Respirator selection exercises including (hazard matching, protection factor calculations, equipment specification)

  • Fit testing procedure assessments including (qualitative methods, quantitative protocols, documentation requirements)

  • Maintenance procedure testing including (cleaning protocols, inspection criteria, storage requirements)

Course Outline

1. Respiratory Protection Fundamentals and Regulations

  • Respiratory hazards including (particulates, gases, vapors, oxygen deficiency)

  • OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 requirements including (program administration, medical evaluation, training requirements)

  • NIOSH certification including (approval standards, performance testing, equipment classification)

  • Respiratory protection principles including (exposure routes, protection factors, hazard assessment)

2. Respirator Types and Selection Criteria

  • Air-purifying respirators including (filtering facepiece, half-mask, full-face, powered air-purifying respirators)

  • Atmosphere-supplying respirators including (supplied-air respirators, self-contained breathing apparatus, combination units)

  • Filter and cartridge types including (particulate filters, gas/vapor cartridges, combination cartridges)

  • Selection criteria including (hazard assessment, protection factors, workplace conditions, user factors)

3. Fit Testing and Medical Evaluation

  • Medical evaluation including (health questionnaire, physician review, medical clearance procedures)

  • Qualitative Fit Testing including (irritant smoke, isoamyl acetate, saccharin, bitrex protocols)

  • Quantitative Fit Testing including (ambient aerosol, controlled negative pressure, controlled positive pressure)

  • Fit test documentation including (record keeping, frequency requirements, test failure procedures)

4. Proper Use and Operation Procedures

  • Pre-use inspection including (visual examination, functional testing, defect identification)

  • Donning procedures including (proper sequence, strap adjustment, positioning verification)

  • User Seal Check including (positive pressure check, negative pressure check, leak detection)

  • Use limitations including (work rate considerations, environmental factors, time restrictions)

5. Maintenance and Care Procedures

  • Cleaning procedures including (disinfection methods, cleaning agents, component care)

  • Inspection protocols including (routine checks, detailed examination, replacement criteria)

  • Storage requirements including (environmental conditions, protection methods, inventory management)

  • Filter and cartridge replacement including (change-out schedules, saturation indicators, disposal procedures)

6. Respiratory Protection Program Administration

  • Program requirements including (written procedures, administrator designation, employee training)

  • Hazard assessment including (workplace evaluation, exposure monitoring, control measures)

  • Training programs including (initial training, refresher training, competency verification)

  • Record keeping including (fit test records, medical evaluations, training documentation, equipment maintenance)

Practical Assessment

  • Respirator donning and doffing demonstration including (proper sequence, strap adjustment, seal verification)

  • User seal check performance including (positive pressure technique, negative pressure method, leak detection)

  • Fit testing participation including (qualitative testing, quantitative assessment, protocol compliance)

  • Equipment inspection exercise including (defect identification, functional testing, documentation completion)

Gained Core Technical Skills

  • Comprehensive respirator selection and hazard assessment capabilities

  • Proper respirator donning, doffing, and user seal check proficiency

  • Fit testing procedure implementation and documentation expertise

  • Respirator maintenance, cleaning, and storage competency

  • Regulatory compliance with OSHA, NIOSH, and ANSI standards

  • Respiratory protection program administration and record keeping

  • Equipment inspection and defect identification abilities

  • Professional respiratory hazard recognition and control implementation

Training Design Methodology

ADDIE Training Design Methodology

Targeted Audience

  • Industrial Workers required to use respiratory protection equipment

  • Safety Officers administering respiratory protection programs

  • Supervisors overseeing employees using respirators

  • Maintenance Personnel working in contaminated environments

  • Emergency Response Team Members requiring respiratory protection

  • Training Coordinators developing respiratory protection curricula

  • Compliance Officers ensuring regulatory adherence

  • Health and Safety Representatives promoting respiratory protection awareness

Why Choose This Course

  • Essential workplace respiratory protection competency

  • Comprehensive regulatory compliance training

  • Hands-on fit testing and equipment operation

  • Industry-recognized safety protocol development

  • Professional respiratory protection certification preparation

Note

Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, is subject to change and also can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.

Course Outline

1. Respiratory Protection Fundamentals and Regulations

  • Respiratory hazards including (particulates, gases, vapors, oxygen deficiency)

  • OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 requirements including (program administration, medical evaluation, training requirements)

  • NIOSH certification including (approval standards, performance testing, equipment classification)

  • Respiratory protection principles including (exposure routes, protection factors, hazard assessment)

2. Respirator Types and Selection Criteria

  • Air-purifying respirators including (filtering facepiece, half-mask, full-face, powered air-purifying respirators)

  • Atmosphere-supplying respirators including (supplied-air respirators, self-contained breathing apparatus, combination units)

  • Filter and cartridge types including (particulate filters, gas/vapor cartridges, combination cartridges)

  • Selection criteria including (hazard assessment, protection factors, workplace conditions, user factors)

3. Fit Testing and Medical Evaluation

  • Medical evaluation including (health questionnaire, physician review, medical clearance procedures)

  • Qualitative Fit Testing including (irritant smoke, isoamyl acetate, saccharin, bitrex protocols)

  • Quantitative Fit Testing including (ambient aerosol, controlled negative pressure, controlled positive pressure)

  • Fit test documentation including (record keeping, frequency requirements, test failure procedures)

4. Proper Use and Operation Procedures

  • Pre-use inspection including (visual examination, functional testing, defect identification)

  • Donning procedures including (proper sequence, strap adjustment, positioning verification)

  • User Seal Check including (positive pressure check, negative pressure check, leak detection)

  • Use limitations including (work rate considerations, environmental factors, time restrictions)

5. Maintenance and Care Procedures

  • Cleaning procedures including (disinfection methods, cleaning agents, component care)

  • Inspection protocols including (routine checks, detailed examination, replacement criteria)

  • Storage requirements including (environmental conditions, protection methods, inventory management)

  • Filter and cartridge replacement including (change-out schedules, saturation indicators, disposal procedures)

6. Respiratory Protection Program Administration

  • Program requirements including (written procedures, administrator designation, employee training)

  • Hazard assessment including (workplace evaluation, exposure monitoring, control measures)

  • Training programs including (initial training, refresher training, competency verification)

  • Record keeping including (fit test records, medical evaluations, training documentation, equipment maintenance)

Why Choose This Course?

  • Essential workplace respiratory protection competency

  • Comprehensive regulatory compliance training

  • Hands-on fit testing and equipment operation

  • Industry-recognized safety protocol development

  • Professional respiratory protection certification preparation

Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, is subject to change and also can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.

Practical Assessment

  • Respirator donning and doffing demonstration including (proper sequence, strap adjustment, seal verification)

  • User seal check performance including (positive pressure technique, negative pressure method, leak detection)

  • Fit testing participation including (qualitative testing, quantitative assessment, protocol compliance)

  • Equipment inspection exercise including (defect identification, functional testing, documentation completion)

Course Overview

This comprehensive Respiratory Protection Training course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for proper selection, use, and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment in workplace environments. The course covers fundamental respiratory protection principles along with hands-on techniques for respirator operation, fit testing procedures, and hazard assessment methodologies.


Participants will learn to apply OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 Respiratory Protection Standard, NIOSH Criteria for Recommended Standard, ANSI Z88.2 Respiratory Protection, and CSA Z94.4 Selection, Use, and Care of Respirators to ensure effective protection against airborne hazards. This course combines theoretical respiratory protection concepts with practical hands-on training and real-world application scenarios to ensure participants gain valuable skills applicable to their workplace environment while emphasizing proper equipment use and regulatory compliance.

Key Learning Objectives

  • Understand respiratory protection fundamentals and regulatory requirements

  • Implement proper respirator selection based on hazard assessment

  • Apply correct donning, doffing, and user seal check procedures

  • Execute effective fit testing and medical evaluation protocols

  • Develop comprehensive respirator maintenance and care procedures

  • Apply proper storage and inspection methodologies for respiratory equipment

  • Implement respiratory protection program administration and documentation

  • Apply emergency procedures and equipment failure response protocols

Knowledge Assessment

  • Respiratory protection theory evaluations including (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 requirements, NIOSH certification standards)

  • Respirator selection exercises including (hazard matching, protection factor calculations, equipment specification)

  • Fit testing procedure assessments including (qualitative methods, quantitative protocols, documentation requirements)

  • Maintenance procedure testing including (cleaning protocols, inspection criteria, storage requirements)

Targeted Audience

  • Industrial Workers required to use respiratory protection equipment

  • Safety Officers administering respiratory protection programs

  • Supervisors overseeing employees using respirators

  • Maintenance Personnel working in contaminated environments

  • Emergency Response Team Members requiring respiratory protection

  • Training Coordinators developing respiratory protection curricula

  • Compliance Officers ensuring regulatory adherence

  • Health and Safety Representatives promoting respiratory protection awareness

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