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Many assume the objective of a fit test is face piece sizing. Although this is a very important element of fit testing, the primary reason to fit test an individual is to verify that he or she has been trained to wear a respirator and has, in fact, learned how to put on the facepiece correctly. If a person does not know how to use the equipment, the respirator will be less effective, regardless of whether or not it is the right size.

Who Should Attend?

This course is for organizations in which any employee uses a respirator. Safety managers, safety trainers, human resource managers, or anyone responsible for respirator training or respirator fit testing is encouraged to attend.

Topics include:

• A review of OSHA's respiratory protection standard
• What conditions prohibit respirator use
• Respirator selection
• Proper use and care of respirator
• How to properly don and wear the respirator
• The importance of seal check
• Fit assessment procedures and exercises
• Medical evaluation requirements
• The rationale behind fit testing
• Fit assessment
• Fit check and testing
• How to resolve fit problems

  The Trainer Kit*, a USB device, includes:

• Detailed information on how to develop your topic-specific program
• A Sample Written Program to provide documentation of your company-specific safety process and procedures
• Forms and Checklists
• A detailed Training Guide including a programmed presentation, learning exercises, and PowerPoint templates
• Best in Class safety training video programs

IMPORTANT NOTE ON FIT TESTS:

Fit tests can be done as a part of this training, individuals must bring a completed medical evaluation signed off by a licensed medical professional and the respirator(s) used on the job. Must be cleanly shaven to provide quality seal and fit of the mask. Please alert us that you would like to be fit tested when you register. If any of these requirements are not met, we will not perform a fit test.

Course Length: 6 Hours

Course Fee*: $874 (Members $657)

*This course can be taken without purchasing the Trainer Kit upon approval of the Workplace Safety Team: $255 (Members $160). Call in to learn more and register without a kit. 

**Discounts are available for multiple registrations, please call 402.483.2511 ext. 110 for information and to complete registration.

You are eligible to receive continuing education credits for this training. Following completion of this course, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and include these details in your message: full name, date(s) of the course, name of course, and type of credit you wish to apply for. Once you submit your information to NESC, we will follow up with an electronic certificate, reflecting proof of completion of the course, that you can use to submit to the organization applicable for the credit you are in need of.

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Events

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Below is a list of events that are open for registration at this time. You can view more information about an event by clicking on the title of the event. If no events are listed, please contact Brian York at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 402.483.2511 ext. 110 for information about on-site training.