It should be used to document respirator inspections and cleanings. Supervisors should review this form periodically to insure that respirators are being maintained properly. Employees will be required to demonstrate that they understand how to wear the respirator. In addition to the Respirator Training provided by SHEA, employees must be provided with area-specific training. Respirator Training will be conducted prior to the employee s use of any respirator and annually thereafter.
Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that employees that wear respirators are trained annually.
Ten percent of the employees in the respiratory protection program will be surveyed annually. SHEA will observe employees using their respirators and will ask questions to ascertain their knowledge of respirator use. The Respirator Site Evaluation Form, Attachment D, will be used to document these evaluations. Employees will be given an exam after their annual training session and will be provided with an evaluation form to provide input about the training. This information will be evaluated and the program will be improved as necessary.