Cal/OSHA Respiratory Protection (General Industry)

Online Training Certification Course

Title 8 CCR, Section 5144

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This online certification course provides information specific to the California general-industry respiratory protection standard. The course content covers the atmospheric hazards that workers may encounter in the workplace; various methods of testing and monitoring for respiratory hazards; choice, care, and fitting of a respirator; medical evaluations that may be necessary to monitor and protect the respiratory health of workers; and other safety procedures related to respiratory health.

Potentially life-threatening respiratory hazards ranging from asthma-inducing dusts to lethally poisonous gases can be present in a wide variety of industries and jobs. Workers must be aware of the dangers they may face and know how to address them. With proper planning, the use of respirators, and the implementation of a respiratory protection plan, accidents and fatalities can be prevented.

This course is for:
Employees who are exposed to oxygen-deficient atmospheres or other respiratory hazards must be trained before initial assignment of tasks. This respiratory protection training meets the requirements of the standard.

Case Study: In 2010, a 53-year-old bathtub re-glazer was stripping a bathtub before re-glazing it. He was using a chemical solvent that contained methylene chloride. Methylene chloride is metabolized into carbon monoxide by the liver, and the carbon monoxide, instead of oxygen, is then carried to the brain by the red blood cells. The worker had not set up any ventilation in the bathroom and was not wearing a respirator. One of the maintenance employees from the apartment complex came in to talk to the worker but found him slumped over into the bathtub unconscious. The maintenance employee called 911, but by the time emergency medical services arrived, they found no pulse in the victim. EMS rushed the victim to the hospital and attempted to revive him, but it was too late.

Key Takeaways: Even vapors from common chemicals can be deadly at high enough concentrations. When working with any hazardous chemical, it is important to be safe. This worker could have used a ventilation system to keep fresh air coming into the bathroom, and at the very least, he should have worn a respirator appropriate for vapors.

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Governing Regulations: California's Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), more commonly known as Cal/OSHA, sets and enforces standards pertaining to the use of respiratory protection. These regulations can be found in Title 8 of California's Code of Regulations (CCR) in Section 5144.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Respiratory Safety Training

Key Terms
Respiratory Hazards
Affected Industries
Lung Diseases
Applicable Regulations

Respiratory Protection Program

The Respiratory Protection Program
Training
Program Evaluation
Recordkeeping
Voluntary Respirator Use

Respirator Selection

Assigned Protection Factor and Maximum Use Concentration
Assigned Protection Factors for Different Types of Respirators
Facial Attachments-Tight-Fitting Coverings
Facial Attachments-Loose-Fitting Coverings
Air-Purifying Respirators
Powered Air-Purifying Respirators
Supplied-Air Respirators
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Specific Uses
Respirators for IDLH situations

Fit Testing

When to Use Fit Testing
User Seal Check
Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Testing
Qualitative Fit Testing
Quantitative Fit Testing

Use and Maintenance

Facepiece Seal Protection
Continuing Respirator Effectiveness
Procedures for IDLH Atmospheres
Cleaning and Disinfecting Respirators
Cleaning and Disinfecting Procedures
Storage and Repairs
Inspections
Air Quality Control
Compressed Breathing Air Cylinders
Other Quality Measures

Medical Evaluations

Medical Evaluation Procedures
Information for the Physician or Health Care Provider
Evaluation Results

Summary

Additional Resources

Exam

It will take a MINIMUM of 2 hours to complete this online course. The student may log on and off as needed. A bookmark will be set so when they log back in they will return to where they left off.

We have no restrictions on how long a person takes to complete a course. Likewise, if you are purchasing for others, we have no time limit on assigning courses, so you can purchase a larger quantity than you currently need and take advantage of volume discounts.

According to California OSHA, retraining must be provided before the initial assignment and then at least annually, in accordance with the employer's written respiratory protection program. Retraining must be provided more frequently if the need for refresher training is warranted.

Each student will receive 0.2 CEUs (or 2 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.