Safety 2010 Proceedings

506 Breathe Easy: Respiratory Protection Requirements Simplified

Instructor: Mark A. Shirley, CSP, REA, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA

Description: Sponsored by the Healthcare Practice Specialty
Building a comprehensive respiratory protection program can be difficult, even for experienced EH&S professionals. Attendees will gain the knowledge and resources to build an effective program. This session will review the following program components: hazard assessment, respirator selection, medical evaluation, fit testing, voluntary use, cartridge change-outs, equipment management, employee training and program documentation.

Level: I