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vidual issuing them shall be adequately in- hance the effectiveness of the program. These
structed to insure that the correct respirator is tips and strategies are discussed in the following
issued. subsections.
1910.139 (e)(5) For safe use of any Establish Specific Training Objectives
respirator, it is essential that the user be
properly instructed in its selection, use, Make sure that the trainer has a definite
and maintenance. Both supervisors and understanding of exactly what the trainee
workers shall be so instructed by compe- should know or be able to do as a result of the
tent persons. Training shall provide the training. If this objective is not clear to the
workers an opportunity to handle the res- trainer, it will never be clear to the trainee.
pirator, have it fitted properly, test its face- Also, state the objectives in such a way that
piece-to-face seal, wear it in normal air for the trainer can measure whether they have
a long familiarity period, and, finally, to been achieved.
wear it in a test atmosphere.
Make the Objectives Measurable and
1910.139 (e)(5)(i) Every respirator Observable
wearer shall receive fitting instructions in- Objectives such as “the trainee will be made
cluding demonstrations and practice in aware of the need for respiratory protection” or
how the respirator should be worn, how to “the trainee will know how to inspect a respira-
adjust it, and how to determine if it fits tor” cannot be measured directly. Instead, state
properly. Respirators shall not be worn the objectives using action terms or tasks the
when conditions prevent a good face seal. trainee should be able to do. For example: (1)
Such conditions may be a growth of beard, “the trainee will be able to name the areas of
sideburns, a skull cap that projects under the facility where respirators are required,” or
the facepiece, or temple pieces on glasses. (2) “the trainee will be able to inspect a respi-
Also, the absence of one or both dentures rator and identify a defective valve.” Measur-
can seriously affect the fit of a facepiece. able training objectives allows the trainer to
The worker’s diligence in observing these determine whether people are learning what
factors shall be evaluated by periodic they need to know.
check. To assure proper protection, the
facepiece fit shall be checked by the Make the Objectives Known to the
wearer each time he puts on the respirator. Trainee
This may be done by following the
manufacturer’s facepiece fitting instruc- Inform trainees about the objectives of the
tions. training. This knowledge provides them with
a framework for understanding the informa-
tion that will follow and motivates them to
keep their attention focused on the important
points.
Tips For Training
Tips For Training
Actively Involve the Trainee in the
The OSHA training requirements under 29 CFR Training
1910.139 (see preceding section and Appendix People generally learn better by doing than by
A) consist of the “bare bones” training respon- watching or listening. Ask the trainees to put on
sibilities of the respiratory protection program and remove respirators, inspect respirators, replace
manager. A trainer can use various tips and filters, discuss respiratory protection issues, etc.
strategies to meet these obligations and to en- Such activities are much more effective than
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