Details
Learning objectives
What You’ll Learn:
- What are particulate filtering facepiece (disposable) respirators?
- NIOSH Filter Categories (42 CFR Part 84)
- The differences between disposable respirators and surgical masks
- The importance of fit and fit testing
- Facial hair and tight-fitting facepieces
- Features, advantages, and benefits
- Comparison between the 3M™ Aura™ Health Care Particulate Respirator and Surgical Mask 1870+, N95 and the Health Care Particulate Respirator and Surgical Mask 1860/1860S
- Potential settings and applications
- Technical specifications
- Acceptable fit test protocols
- Fitting instructions
- User seal check
- Respirator removal
- Downloadable brochures, data sheets, instructions, letters, and posters
Who is this for?
Ideal for: Safety Managers, Industrial Hygienists, Procurement Professionals, Workers/End Users, Healthcare Professionals
Course Benefits:
The patented 3M™ Aura™ 1800+ Series Healthcare Particulate Respirators provide effective respiratory protection for use in medical environments where health care workers will be exposed to airborne dust particles, non-volatile liquid particles and bio-aerosols. This fluid-resistant surgical respirator helps reduce exposure to blood and body fluids; cleared for sale by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). NIOSH approved for at least 95 percent filtration efficiency against certain non-oil based particulates.
A variety of instructional techniques, including discussion, videos, photos, illustrations, and knowledge-check activities will be used to educate course participants. The curriculum will cover a review of particulate filtering facepiece (disposable) respirators, the features, benefits, and advantages of the 3M™ Aura™ Health Care Particulate Respirator and Surgical Mask 1870+, N95, and tips for using a 3M™ Aura™ Health Care Particulate Respirator and Surgical Mask 1870+, N95.
Participants receive a Certificate of Completion upon completing the course and passing a short quiz.
