Respirators: Voluntary Use

This course provides basic information on respirators.  Appendix D of the OSHA Respiratory protection standard is covered.

Contents:

• WVU’s Respirator Program
• OSHA’s Respiratory Standard Appendix D
• Read and obey all instructions provided my manufacture of respirator
• Choose respirators certified for use to protect against the contaminant of concern.
• Do not wear a respirator into atmospheres containing contaminants for which the respirator is not designed to protect against.
• Keep track of your respirator. 

  Target Audience:

This course is intended for any West Virginia University employee who voluntarily use a respirator when not required by WVU to do so.

Frequency Requirements	Course Length	Referenced Regulation
Annual	.5 Hour	OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134