Employee Respiratory Protective Equipment Training

There is a requirement under HSG 53 Respiratory protective equipment at work that all people involved in the selection, use, storage and maintenance (if required) of RPE require training. The course takes the requirements of the HSE guidance and puts it into a practical understanding for those who are likely to use RPE.

This course provides guidance on the selection and use of adequate and suitable respiratory protective equipment (RPE) in the workplace, in order to comply with the law.

It tells you the effects of breathing substances that are hazardous to health.

It tells you when you can use RPE, using a simple step-by-step approach.

The HSG 53 Document identifies in details the requirements and it helps you to decide the adequate level of protection for a given hazardous substance and how to select RPE that is suitable for the particular wearer, task and work environment. It also contains advice on how to make sure that the selected RPE keeps working effectively