Massachusetts Environmental Health Association-Training and Resources

Personal Protective Equipment (training and VIDEO)

TRAINING: Personal Protective Equipment (Public Health Emergency Training Series)

This online module explains the hierarchy of controls to manage hazards; describes various types of personal protective equipment (PPE), and outlines standards and programs for proper use. Click here to visit training site (external link to ... http://www.sph.umn.edu/ce/trainings/coursepage.asp?activityId=6528).

TRAINING: Respiratory Protection for Healthcare Workers Training Video

OSHA has produced a new training video for healthcare employers and workers that explains the proper use of respirators and the procedures to follow to assure that respirators protect workers from airborne hazards in healthcare settings. The 33-minute video explains the major components of a respiratory protection program including fit-testing, medical evaluations, training and maintenance. The video also discusses the difference between respirators and surgical masks, features a segment on common respiratory hazards found in healthcare settings, and demonstrates how respirator use helps protect workers from exposure to airborne chemicals. Click here for more information (external link to ... http://www.dol.gov/dol/media/webcast/20110112-respirators).

Respiratory Protection for Healthcare Workers Training Video
33 mins, 14 secs.