OSHA respiratory requirements incorporated into Worker Protection Standard

Posted 3/17/21

The Worker Safety Program of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, (FDACS)

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OSHA respiratory requirements incorporated into Worker Protection Standard

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IMMOKALEE — The Worker Safety Program of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, (FDACS) in coordination with the University of Florida Extension Service, (UF/IFAS) are offering a seminar on “OSHA Respiratory Requirements Incorporated into The Worker Protection Standard (WPS)” March 18 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The class will be conducted virtual using the Zoom platform.

To pre-register please send an email to Ricardo.davalos@fdacs.gov or WPS@fdacs.gov please include Name(S), firm (employer), and email so handouts could be send out prior the class and “Certificate of Participation” could be email to you. For additional questions contact Ricardo Davalos 850-528-5402 or WPS@fdacs.gov

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMpcOuspj4rHtXr5jHRNiKk5QMrunZg_aN_

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Instructor: Ricardo Davalos, FDACS

Host Speakers: Gene McAvoy, Cesar Asuaje UF/IFAS

1. Basic knowledge on respirators, different types, classification and NIOSH nomenclature
2. OSHA requirements adopted by WPS
3. The medical evaluation. Optional resources
4. Selecting a fit test method. Fit testing protocols. Steps to be observe
5. Respiratory protection training. Topics to be cover. Donning and Doffing

6. Respirator change-out schedule, inventory
7. Respirators, cleaning, repair, storage and maintenance
8. Recordkeeping requirements. Suggested record forms.
9. Questions, comments and recommendations
10. Adjourn

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