Respiratory Protection Program

Course Overview
The Respiratory Protection Program course provides comprehensive training on the principles, practices, and regulatory requirements of respiratory protection. Participants will learn how to develop, implement, and manage an effective respiratory protection program, including selecting appropriate respiratory protective equipment (RPE), conducting fit-testing, and ensuring ongoing compliance with health and safety regulations. The AS/ANZ 1715:2009 standard states that a respiratory protection program be established where there is a safety need to wear respiratory equipment in the workplace. Enrol Today on 1300 153 438 to Secure Your Spot!
Course Objectives

As part of this requirement a program administrator must be appointed to head this function in the business. This training course covers all the areas that a program administrator needs to complete to be compliant. We tailor our courses to the client’s needs and industry.

  1. How to appoint a program administer
  2. Selection process of RPE
  3. Medical screening of users of RPE
  4. Training
  5. Issuing of RPE
  6. Fitting of equipment (Fit testing)
  7. Wearing of RPE (where required is it to be required)
  8. Maintenance of RPE
  9. Disposal of RPE
  10. Record keeping
  11. Program evaluation
  12. What are the next steps in setting a respiratory program up in your business.
Certification
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Respiratory Protection Program Statement of Completion. The course is designed based on industry best practices and Standard AS/ANZ 1715:2009.
Course Logistics
  • Location: Courses are conducted at our convenient facilities in Richmond or we can come to your location.
  • Flexible Scheduling: We accommodate client locations and offer 24-hour availability, catering to various shift systems.

The course includes a free full 55-page training guide with templates that you can take away with you so that you are confident when introducing and implementing a program at your workplace. The following templates are provided:

Cover of Respiratory Protection Training Guide

  • Hazard Assessment Template
  • Selection of Respiratory Protection Equipment
  • Medical Questionnaire
  • Employee Training Program
  • Individual Employee Inspection Record
  • Respiratory Protection Program Checklist
  • Record Keeping Template
Course Duration
4 hours
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