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Instruction in Use of Respiratory Protective Devices
Objective
Participants learn how respiratory protective devices work. They learn how to don and use them properly, and are instructed in device care. In addition, they learn about the rights and obligations of users of such equipment.
Regulations
The German BGR 190 – Rules for the Use of Respiratory Protective Devices – requires annual instruction in use of respiratory protective devices.
Target Groups
Employees who need to use respiratory protective devices to protect their health at the workplace. To use such equipment, personnel must pass the G26 medical examination.
Contents
+++ For either heavy or light respiratory protection +++
  • Purpose of respiratory protection
  • Regulations relevant to respiratory protection, user information
  • Composition and effects of harmful substances in question
  • Consequences of oxygen shortage in humans
  • Human respiration, physiological aspects
  • Strain imposed by respiratory protective devices
  • Design and function of respiratory protective devices
  • Limitations with regard to protection, duration of use
  • Donning of respiratory protective devices
  • Behaviour during practical use
  • Care, practical exercises

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