Part of the Occ-COVID Webinar Series
[March 26, 2021]
Continuing from our March 5th session – Face Coverings & Respirators “Filling the Gap” , this sequel delves into guidance on Elastomeric Respirators and Programs in greater detail.
SPEAKERS / SESSIONS:
Elastomeric Respirators 101
Todd Irick, OHCOW, Occupational Hygienist
- What is an elastomeric respirator? Types/nomenclature
- What key features do they have?
- Program requirements
- Exhalation valves
- Barriers to speech
Feasibility, Research, and Implementation Guidance
Margaret Sietsema, University of Illinois at Chicago
- Availability of Elastomerics vs N95
- Latest Science & Research
- Fit Test/Training
- Storage/Cleaning
- NIOSH Updates
- Implementation Guidance
The Frontline Perspective – US and Canada – Myths, Roadblocks and Solutions
Mark Catlin, Industrial Hygiene Consultant, retired Workplace Health and Safety Director for the Service Employees International Union, (SEIU)
Paul Sylvestre, Health and Safety Representative , CUPE National
- Stories from the frontline
- Key Issues & Solutions
- Advocacy-Implementation
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