A Train the Trainer course that prepares you to run a dental office’s OSHA respiratory protection program for dental mercury, including fit testing, respirator training and the written program. 25 CE hours, AGD-approved through the IABDM.
Respiratory Program Administrator (for dental mercury)
$1,250.00
Description
OSHA requires any employer whose workers wear respirators to have a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures. The Respiratory Program Administrator (for dental mercury) course is a Train the Trainer series that prepares you to be that suitably trained administrator. You will learn how to conduct yearly fit testing, train staff on respirator use, and create and re-evaluate the written program. The course also covers the OSHA standards that protect workers from mercury exposure: 1910.134 Respiratory Protection, including exposure limits and the filter cartridge change-out schedule; 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment and job hazard assessment; 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection; 1910.138 Hand Protection; and worker rights, penalties and whistleblower protection. Completion earns 25 CE hours, AGD-approved through the IABDM, and IABDM members receive $250 off. This is the course only. Graduates are eligible to apply to become a DSS Respiratory Program Administrator affiliate.