OSX 957 • OSHA 2225: Respiratory Protection

OSX 957 • OSHA 2225: Respiratory Protection

Summer and Fall 2023 courses are now available for enrollment.

2023 DatesTimesMeetingsMeeting TypeLocation Reg. DeadlineFee
March 7, 8, 9, 108:30am–5:00pm4WeekdayOnlineMarch 3$775
May 22, 23, 24, 258:30am–5:00pm4WeekdayOnlineMay 18$775
July 8, 9, 15, 168:30am–5:00pm4WeekendOnlineJuly 4$775
November 13, 14, 15, 168:30am–5:00pm4WeekdayOffered Online and On CampusNovember 9$775
* Schedule(s) subject to change; contact our OSHA Assistant for scheduling questions | Updated 8/30/2023

Course Description

Respiratory ProtectionThis course covers the requirements for the establishment, maintenance, and monitoring of a respiratory protection program. Course topics include terminology, OSHA Respiratory Protection Standards, NIOSH certification, respiratory protection programs, and medical evaluation requirements.

Program highlights include workshops on respirator selection, qualitative and quantitative fit testing, and the use of respiratory protection and support equipment. Upon course completion students will have the ability to identify and describe the elements of a respiratory protection program, the proper selection, use, and inspection of respiratory protection, protection factors, and evaluate compliance with OSHA Standards.

Participants will be certified to conduct Qualitative Fit Testing.

Who Should Attend

Individuals responsible for overseeing safety in industries such as: Construction, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Maritime and General Industry.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify and describe the major elements of a respiratory protection program following the requirements in 29 CFR 1910.134.
  2. Discuss the technical aspects for the proper selection and use of respiratory protection
  3. Evaluate compliance with OSHA’s respiratory protection standard by using the compliance directive and the Small Entity Compliance Guide
  4. Recognize the hazards and prevalence of confined spaces.

CEUs: 3.0
Prerequisites: None
Course Length: 4 days
Recommended Materials: Pen, pencil, highlighter and writing pad.


Requirements

System and Equipment Requirements

It is important that students review the system and equipment requirements listed below to be able to successfully take part in a CSUDH OTIEC course, whether participating in person or online via video conferencing.

In Person System and Equipment Requirements

  • A laptop with Wi-Fi capability

Online System and Equipment Requirements

  • An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)
  • Access to computer or laptop; one student per device
  • A stand-alone webcam or secondary device such as a phone for students attending OSHA 510, 511, 500 and 501.
  • Built-in or stand-alone speakers and a microphone

Videoconferencing Requirements