OVERVIEW
The purpose of this unit is to give trainees a general understanding of basic types of respirators and proper methods for the use and care of respirators. At the conclusion of this unit, trainees will have a basic understanding of air purifying respirators, air supplied respirators, and how to properly use and care for respirators.

OBJECTIVES

Air Purifying Respirators

·         Describe what an air purifying respirator is and identify common types of air purifying respirators.

·         Describe a typical disposable filter mask and explain how it can be used.

·         Describe a typical chemical cartridge mask and explain how it can be used.

·         Explain how to choose the proper cartridge for a chemical cartridge respirator.

·         Describe a typical gas mask and explain how it can be used.

Air Supplied Respirators

·         Identify basic types of air supplied respirators.

·         Describe a typical air line respirator and explain how it can be used.

·         Describe a typical self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and explain how it can be used.

·         Describe a typical portable escape respirator and explain how it can be used.

Use and Care of Respirators

·         Identify factors that affect respirator selection.

·         Describe general rules for the inspection and safe use of respirators.

·         Describe general rules for the cleaning and storage of respirators.

SUBJECTS

Air Purifying Respirators

·         What is an Air Purifying Respirator?

·         Disposable Filter Masks

·         Chemical Cartridge, Filter and Canister Masks

·         Gas Masks

Air Supplied Respirators

·         What is an Air Supplied Respirator?

·         Types of Air Flow

·         Air Line Respirators

·         SCBAs

·         Portable Escape Respirators

Use and Care of Respirators

·         Selecting a Respirator

·         Inspection

·         Proper Use

·         Cleaning and Disinfecting

·         Reassembly and Testing