This is a half-day (4) hour training course.

Respiratory hazards exist in every workplace, from bacteria to viruses, aerosols to odours, and gases to dusts.  Exposure to respiratory hazards can cause chronic and acute lung diseases, allergic reactions, irritations, cancer and systemic poisoning of the major organs in the body.

The purpose of the MHSA Respiratory protective Equipment (RPE) course is to assist employers in developing an efficient and effective RPE program.  The course provides basic information to help companies properly protect workers from airborne hazards.  The course content is intended as an aid to company workers, managers and supervisors in complying with provincial Health and Safety Legislation.

The RPE course consists of both theoretical and practical exercises, and hands-on demonstrations presented in eight sessions.  The practical exercises and demonstrations reinforce the need for RPE and emphasize how to correctly select and use air purifying type respirators, masks, and filters.  The theoretical training addresses the essential elements of respiratory protection including: Anatomy; respiratory hazards; and how to select, use and maintain respirators.  There is an extensive amount of reference material in the student manual that covers provincial legislation and provides a general guideline of how to develop an in-house RPE program.

If your company is using any form of RPE this course is essential to you and to the health and safety of your employees.

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