Respiratory Fit Testing

Despite the best efforts of our profession, personal protective equipment continues to be utilized as a last line of defense against workplace hazards. Millions of people today in the US alone use respirators on their job to protect against inhalation hazards. Because of the connection between workplace hazards and their control, Industrial Hygienists are often tasked with overseeing a respiratory protection program (RPP). A massive undertaking with an RPP can be the required annual fit testing.

Respirator fit testing has some confusing aspects. There are qualitative and quantitative methods, and the quantitative methods include two very different technologies (CNC and CNP). There are also several logistical considerations. During this webinar, we will discuss the OSHA-approved respirator fit testing methods, how to best use them, and their benefits and limitations. We will go through different scenarios and identify the most appropriate method.

Objectives

Upon completion, participants will be able to:  

1. List all OSHA-approved respirator fit test methods.
2. Describe one benefit and one limitation of each method.
3. Select the most appropriate method for a given scenario.

Lecturer

Stephanie M. Lynch, PhD, CIH, CSP, COHA

Dr. Lynch is a safety professional with a passion for total occupational health and safety. Her focus includes respirator fit testing, noise monitoring and control, ergonomics, and environmental awareness. Currently a Senior Technology and Research Manager, Stephanie has over 10 years of experience as an Industrial Hygienist and several years of training and teaching experience. She earned a Master's of Public Health and a PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering. 

Credit

This course contains 1 hours of instruction. 0.1 CEUs are offered for this course.

As an IACET Accredited Provider, Bowen Learning Network offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.

Eligible for contact hours with the BGC, BCSP, IHMM, and other OEHS certifying agencies.

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Completion Requirements

To receive a Certificate of Completion for this course, participants are required to complete the following items:

1. Participate in the live webinar or review the on-demand webinar recording.
2. Score 70% or higher on the quiz.
3. Complete the webinar evaluation.

No certificate will be awarded to participants who do not meet the above completion requirements.

Computer Requirements

The Bowen Learning Network online virtual classrooms are powered by BigBlueButton. It fully supports the Windows, Mac OS X, and Chromebook platforms (see below for versions supported). Support is available for iOS (iPads) and Android Tablets. While smart phones can be used, the screens are too small to display all of the aspects of the Virtual Classroom.  For the best online learning experience, the use of a device with a larger screen is HIGHLY recommended. A physical keyboard is also recommended.