Safety Connection | Respiratory Protection in the Workplace (Provincial)

This free safety connection will cover Ontario specific regulatory requirements, such as O.Reg.833 and O.Reg.490, related to respirator use in the workplace and explore the actions employers and workers can take to effectively use respirators. During this information session we will discuss the elements of a respiratory protection program, including conducting hazard assessments, respirator selection, use and care, training, and fit testing as well as health surveillance and program evaluation. Reference to Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standard Z94.4-18 Selection, use and care of respirators will also be made.