N95 Respirator Fit Testing: Train the Trainer California

N95 Respirator Fit Testing: Train the Trainer

Cal/Osha requires any employer with occupational exposure to aerosol transmissible diseases (ATDs) to safeguard the health of the exposed worker. Using a disposable N95 Respirator is an effective and relatively inexpensive personal protection device commonly deployed by health care providers. N95 respirators are only effective when a proper fit is achieved. An employee must be properly fit-tested for a particular N95 respirator before donning that respirator. Your organization should have one or several trained fit-testers on staff in case of an outbreak.

Course Outline (3hrs)

I. Introduction

II. Cal/Osha ATD Standards

III. Respiratory Program

IV. Respirator Fit Test Training

V. Respirator Fit Test Demonstration

VI. Respirator Fit Test Exercise (Practice)

VII. Conclusion

Learning Objectives

A. Attendees will become familiar with the Cal/OSHA requirements related to a respiratory protection program

B. Attendees will become familiar with the Cal/OSHA Aerosol Transmittable Disease (ATD) requirements for a Referring Employer (skilled nursing facility, Residential Care Facility).

C. Attendees will learn the Cal/OSHA requirements of a fit testing program.

D. Attendees will learn and practice procedures required by Cal/OSHA prior to the use of N95 respirators.

Target Audience

Persons who will oversee and/or implement and/or train others to implement N95 respirator fit testing as part of a respiratory protection program.

Provided to Attendees

A. Sample Respiratory Protection Program

B. Customizable Aerosol Transmissible Disease Program

C. Fit Testing Training Video

D. Blank Fit Testing Certificates and Acknowledgements

E. N95 Respirators

F. Initial Pre Fit Test Medical Screening (Included in Registration Fee, required for all attendees)

G. 3M Fit Test Kit courtesy of LA County EMS (Value $300)