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📌 ACTI Air Purifying Respirator (APR) Training Overview

The ACTI Air Purifying Respirator (APR) Training Program is designed to equip workers with the knowledge and skills required to safely use, inspect, and maintain air-purifying respirators. This training aligns with Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) regulations, CSA Z94.4 standards, and industry best practices, ensuring compliance and workplace safety.

Participants will learn to identify airborne contaminants, select appropriate APRs, perform fit testing, conduct pre-use inspections, and maintain respiratory equipment. The course covers filtration principles, cartridge selection, hazard assessment, and emergency procedures.

🔹 Key Learning Modules:

  • Legislation & Standards: Understanding OH&S regulations, CSA Z94.4, and employer responsibilities for respiratory protection.
  • Why Respiratory Protection? Identifying the need for APRs, health risks, and regulatory requirements.
  • Types of Air-Purifying Respirators: Full-face, half-face, disposable masks, and powered air-purifying respirators (PAPR).
  • Filtration & Cartridge Selection: Understanding filter types, gas/vapor cartridges, color coding, and assigned protection factors (APF).
  • Fit Testing & Facial Requirements: Performing qualitative and quantitative fit testing, facial hair policies, and ensuring a proper seal.
  • Pre-Use Inspection & Fit Checks: Identifying defects, conducting negative/positive pressure fit tests, and ensuring respirator functionality.
  • Storage, Maintenance & Cleaning: Proper cleaning, disinfection, storage, and replacement schedules for filters and cartridges.
  • Emergency Procedures & Limitations: Recognizing IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health) atmospheres and APR limitations.

✅ Upon Completion:

Participants will be able to:

  • ✅ Understand and apply OH&S and CSA Z94.4 regulations regarding air-purifying respirators.
  • ✅ Identify airborne contaminants and select the appropriate respirator and filter/cartridge.
  • ✅ Perform pre-use inspections to ensure APRs are in proper working condition.
  • ✅ Conduct qualitative and quantitative fit testing to verify a secure and effective seal.
  • ✅ Properly don, doff, and adjust APRs for effective protection in hazardous environments.
  • ✅ Maintain, clean, and store APRs to ensure compliance with industry best practices.
  • ✅ Recognize APR limitations and identify situations where supplied-air respirators are required.
  • ✅ Pass a written knowledge assessment (minimum 80%) and successfully complete the practical evaluation.

Participants who meet all course requirements will receive an ACTI Air Purifying Respirator (APR) Certification, recognized across Canada, ensuring they are qualified to use and maintain air-purifying respirators in industrial, construction, and hazardous work environments.