204

204 Respirator 1 & R
Instructional time “Level 1” 203-1 – 3.5 hours
Instructional time “Review” 203-R – 1.5 hours

Target Audience

This seminar is specifically designed for workers that are required to work with Respiratory Protective Equipment.

Learning Objective

Provide employers, supervisors and workers with the information needed to understand breathing hazards, ways to reduce or eliminate hazards, respiratory protection equipment, and fitting and maintenance of equipment.

Learning Outcome

The outcome of this class will enable participants to:

• Understand when respirators are needed.
• Understand the types of respiratory hazards.
• Know about the types of respirators.
• Know how to choose the appropriate gear.
• Understand the relation between fitness and the use of respirators.
• Fit the respirator.
• Caring for the respirator.
• Understanding filters and cartridges.
• Learn about Respirator Program.

Delivery Method

The Hazard recognition and control class is divided into three parts:

• Theory
• Table top exercise &
• Practical case study

Participants will create a respiratory hazard assessment and produce a safe work practice specific to their workplace

Topics

• What is a respirator
• When is it needed
• Types of breathing hazards
• How hazards can affect you
• Selecting the right respirator
• Types of respirators
• Step by step selection
• Using your respirator
• Medical assessment
• Fitting the tight fitting respirator
• Seal check
• Fit test
• Caring and maintaining
• Respirator Program
• WCB requirements

Respirator “Breath Safer” 204-R – 1.5 hours

The review program is designed for workers who have already taken 204-1 previously. This session will expand on existing knowledge and will provide an overview of the components of the 204-1 program.

Number of spots per class

204-1 Maximum 12 students.
204-R Maximum 12 students.