
🔍 Click to Expand: ACTI Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) Training Overview
📌 ACTI Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) Training Overview
The ACTI Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) Training Program is designed to provide workers with the knowledge and skills necessary to correctly use, inspect, and maintain respiratory protective equipment in compliance with OH&S regulations, CSA Z94.4 standards, and industry best practices. This course ensures participants understand the importance of respiratory protection in hazardous work environments.
Participants will learn to identify respiratory hazards, select appropriate RPE, perform fit testing, conduct pre-use inspections, and follow emergency procedures. The course covers legislation, types of respirators, maintenance, cleaning, and practical application.
🔹 Key Learning Modules:
- Legislation & Standards: Understanding OH&S regulations, CSA Z94.4, and employer responsibilities for respiratory protection.
- Types of Respiratory Protective Equipment: Identifying and selecting appropriate respirators, including SCBA and SABA.
- Facial Requirements & Fit Testing: Proper fit testing techniques, facial hair policies, and ensuring a secure seal.
- Inspection, Maintenance & Cleaning: Conducting pre-use checks, cleaning, storing, and maintaining respiratory equipment.
- SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus): Inspection, donning, doffing, and troubleshooting SCBA systems.
- SABA (Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus): Understanding components, inspection, and safe operation.
- Environmental Considerations: Operating in extreme temperatures, confined spaces, and oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
- Emergency Response & Air Quality: Identifying IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health) conditions and emergency procedures.
✅ Upon Completion:
Participants will be able to:
- ✅ Understand and apply OH&S and CSA Z94.4 regulations regarding respiratory protection.
- ✅ Identify respiratory hazards and determine the appropriate protective equipment.
- ✅ Perform pre-use inspections and ensure RPE is functioning correctly.
- ✅ Conduct proper fit testing using qualitative and quantitative methods.
- ✅ Use SCBA and SABA safely, including donning, doffing, and air supply management.
- ✅ Maintain, clean, and store RPE to ensure long-term usability and compliance.
- ✅ Recognize and respond to emergency situations requiring respiratory protection.
- ✅ Pass a written knowledge assessment (minimum 80%) and successfully complete the practical evaluation.
Participants who meet all course requirements will receive an ACTI Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) Certification, recognized across Canada, ensuring they are qualified to use and maintain respiratory protective equipment in industrial, construction, and hazardous work environments.