Respirator Fit Testing Train the Trainer (English)

RESPIRATOR FIT TEST TRAIN-THE-TRAINER WORKSHOP (ENGLISH)

When: March 10th 2026 8am-2pm

Where: Pine Grove Grange

Cost: $45

Certified Applicators can earn 5 core pesticide credits (OR and WA)

This workshop taught by the Washington State Department of Agriculture is designed to provide a comprehensive respiratory protection training for growers, supervisors, respirator program administrators, and anyone in the agricultural industry.

This is a five-hour, hands-on workshop.

In this course, you will:

•Learn how to identify, use, and properly maintain a respirator.

•Learn how to develop and maintain a Written Respirator Program.

•Learn the requirements and steps to conduct a Fit Test (using irritant smoke).

•Receive a Certificate of Completion.

Participants wear a respirator during a respirator seal check and fit test exercises.

Coffee, snacks, lunch, beverages provided!

The following prerequisites are required to attend:

•Medical evaluation with clearance for use of a half-face elastomeric respirator for trainingpurposes. (Come to the FREE Respirator Fit test with the SWCD the week prior to recieve the medical evaluation! registration coming soon!)

•A clean-shaven face is required to be able toparticipate in all exercises.

If you have any questions call Kris Schaedel at 541-386-4588 or kris@hoodriverswcd.org