About This Course
This course provides an essential overview of particulate filtering facepiece respirators, focusing on the 3M™ Aura™ Health Care Particulate Respirator and Surgical Mask 1870+, N95. Participants will learn about its features, benefits, compliance with NIOSH and FDA standards, and receive guidance on proper fit, seal check, and removal through an instructional video.
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.
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
