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ASSP: Respirator Fit Testing Workshop

October 22, 2021
8:30 am - 2:00 pm

ASSP Professional Development: Respirator Fit Testing Workshop

Friday, October 22, 2021

Course Overview

Overview:

This workshop is devoted to giving you hands-on experience with qualitative and quantitative fit testing procedures. We will go through exercises and protocols to provide you with the tools to be a competent fit tester.

Who Should Attend:

The course is designed for anyone with fit testing responsibilities – safety professionals, healthcare providers, industrial hygienists, and occupational health nurses would benefit from attending this workshop.

Professional Points:

  • The Deep South Center for Occupational Health and Safety is an approved provider of the AL Board of Nursing, (ABNP0420, expires 12/22/2025) and has awarded: Respirator Fit Testing Workshop 7.8 contact hours.
  • For all others, the Deep South Center for OH&S provides CEU’s for the Respiratory Fit Test Training .65 contact hours.

Program Information:

  • Registration begins at 8:15am with the workshop beginning at 8:30am and wrapping up at 3:30pm. We will have a working lunch.
  • Location: AGC, Alabama Associated General Contractors, 5000 Grantswood Road Suite 100, Irondale, AL 35210

Topics

  • Qualitative Fit Testing
  • Quantitative Fit Testing
  • Special Problems & Case Studies

Agenda:

8:30-9:30 am Types of Respirators & OSHA Regulations
9:45-11:00 am OSHA Regulations – Respiratory Protection Program &  Fit Testing Procedures
11:15a -12:30pm Fit Testing Procedures & Qualitative Fit Testing (hands-on)
12:30-1:30 Lunch Break (Lunch provided)
1:30 – 3:30 Quantitative Fit Testing (hands-on)
3:30 Depart

Registration 

  • Registration fees in full are required along with a registration form.  Tuition is $60 for half day, and $80 full day (w/certificate of completion).  Class is limited to 20 participants.

    Click  below to register! 

    Registration fees must be received in advance.

    Cancellation Policy: If the workshop is canceled, the Deep South Center for OH&S cannot be held responsible for travel expenses. Refund requests must be made in writing 2 weeks prior to the course. A 20% processing fee will be deducted.

    Need more information? Please contact us at 205.934.7076 or dsc@uab.edu or visit our website at www.uab.edu/dsc.

 

Jonghwa Oh, PhD., Assoc., Professor of Industrial Hygiene at UAB