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Respiratory Protection

6048O-US - Virtual - Qualitative Respiratory Fit Test Workshop

Course ID: 6048
This course is suited for individuals who will be responsible for conducting qualitative fit testing within their workplace.
Virtual: Instructor Led
Intermediate
3 hours
Certification



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Date Time Registration deadline Language Price Seats
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST Feb 27, 2026 11:00 AM $250.00
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9 available
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Registration deadline

Feb 27, 2026 11:00 AM

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Price

$250.00

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9 available

Description

This program is an intermediate level respiratory protection course. It is intended for individuals who have basic knowledge and with qualitative fit testing and will be responsible for conducting qualitative fit testing within their workplace..

The Fit Test Instructor led presentation includes an overview of respiratory personal protection, associated legislation and qualitative fit testing information, step by step video instructions of a qualitative fit test.

Participants will have the option of following up with a trainer to conduct a qualitative fit test virtually to allow the trainer to provide feedback through virtual observation. You will need to have or purchase a 3M FT-30 (Bitrex) or 3M FT-10 (Saccharin) for the virtual observation follow-up.

All participants receive an documentation afterwards with supporting documents such as pdf of workshop presentation, donning and doffing instructions, qualitative fit testing instructions and examples of fit testing documentation.

A Certificate of Attendance is provided upon completion of the workshop. A certificate of attendance will not be provided until a completed quiz is provided to the trainer.

Due to the virtual format of this course and not providing the hands-on practice portion, the participants are encouraged to contact their trainer and conduct a virtual fit test while the trainer is observing and providing feedback.

Course Overview

  • What is a respiratory program
  • Legislative requirements
  • Respiratory hazards
  • Respiratory protection (negative and positive pressure)
  • Fit testing – Why? Who needs it? How often? Qualitative vs. Quantitative Fit Testing
  • Teaching requirements for fit testers
  • Demonstration of qualitative fit test using 3M FT-30 [Bitrex - bitter] or FT-10 [Saccharin - sweet] fit testing kits
  • NOTE: Irritant smoke is not covered in this session
     

Details

Category Respiratory
Course Code 6048
Duration 3 hours
Class Size 9 Students to 1 instructor
Language English
Certification 3M™ Safety Training certificate valid for 3 years
Standards ANSI xxx, OSHA Authorized Person
Delivery Formats 3M™ Safety Training center, Customer on-site, Virtual live stream
Who should attend Any worker who works at height in a specific situation with an established approved anchor point.
Prerequisites Student must be physcially fit and have a head for heights
Industry application Construction, manufacturing, warehouseing

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