Respirator Training For Pesticide Applicators

Respirator Training For Pesticide Applicators

Respirator Training for Pesticide Applicators. OSHA requirements incorporated in Worker Protection Standards.

By UF/IFAS Extension, Hillsborough Co. Fruit & Veg.

Location

UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County

5339 County Road 579 Seffner, FL 33584

About this event

    Agenda:

    09:15 a.m. Welcome, coffee & snacks

    09:30 a.m.

    Respirators, types, classification, and NIOSH nomenclature

    OSHA requirements adopted by WPS

    The medical evaluation

    Fit test methods and Protocols

    Respiratory protection training. Donning and Doffing

    11:30 p.m. Lunch (to be provided)

    12:30 p.m.

    Respirators change-out schedule, and inventory

    Respirator cleaning, repair, storage, and maintenance

    Recordkeeping requirements

    Review, Q&A

    02:30 p.m. Adjourn

    Instructors:

    Wael Elwakil, UF/IFAS Extension, Hillsborough Co.

    For more information, please contact :

    Dr. Wael Elwakil, Extension Agent II, Fruit & Vegetable Production

    P: (813) 744-5519 Ext. 54134

    E: Wael.Elwakil@ufl.edu

    Free