UQ Safety Seminar Series -Respiratory protective equipment (RPE)

Event Details

Date:

Tuesday, 19 July 2022 - Tuesday, 19 July 2022

Time:

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Room:

Zoom

UQ Location:

Building 69 (St Lucia)

URL:

https://uqz.zoom.us/j/86061479522

Event category(s):

Full Description:: Topic: UQ Safety Seminar Series -Respiratory protective equipment (RPE)

Facilitators: Presenters: Dr. Peter Mc Garry - Senior Manager, Occupational Hygiene and Specialist Services)
Mimosa Mulvogue - Health, Safety and Wellness Advisor (Occupational Hygiene)

Recommended for: Safety Managers/WHSCs, HSW Division, HSW Committee Members, HSW CSS Committee, HSRs (Health and Safety Representatives)

Outline - This session outlines the selection, use, and maintenance of RPE at the University of Queensland. It covers:
• Types of airborne contaminants
• Potential health effects of airborne contaminants
• Identifying when RPE is needed
• Types of RPE and their limitations
• What to consider when selecting which type of RPE to use
• Which types of RPE need to be fit-tested
• Types of fit testing: Quantitative and qualitative
• Factors affecting fit testing
• Maintenance, cleaning, and storage of RPE
• The difference between a fit test and a fit check
• Frequency of fit-testing
• Training
• Record keeping