Georgia Tech Research Institute Presents: OSHA Respiratory Protection Training Benefiting Construction Workers, Safety Managers, Military Personnel, Manufacturers, and Utility Companies; Airborne contaminants can be serious health hazards for workers, increase incidents and injuries, and decrease company productivity. OSHA standards require employers to develop controls and programs to protect workers

Georgia Tech Research Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center will offer the OTI 222A Respiratory Protection course on April 20-22, 2004 at Georgia Techs Global Learning and Conference Center for a registration fee of $725. Easy online registration and course information is available at: www.pe.gatech.edu and select OSHA Training" from the drop down menu or call (404) 385-3501.

ATLANTA, GA (PRWEB) March 19, 2004--This course is especially helpful to those responsible for company safety, workers in both construction and manufacturing industries, utility workers, military personnel, and those working with any type of dangerous chemicals. This course will cover the requirements for the establishment, maintenance, and monitoring of a respirator program.

Specific course topics include:

•    Terminology

•    OSHA and ANSI standards

•    NIOSH certifications and medical evaluation recommendations

•    Supplied air respirators

•    Self-contained breathing apparatus

•    Confined space entry

•    Respirator fit testing

•    Respirator selection

•    Maintenance and care

•    Medical evaluations

•    Training and information

•    Respirator use

•    Recordkeeping

About Georgia Techs OSHA Safety and Health Program

The OSHA Training Institute Education Center offers safety and health courses taught throughout Region IV.

Georgia Tech Offers Two Certificate Programs in Occupational Safety and Health These certificate programs recognize individuals who have gained specialized knowledge in the field of Occupation Safety and Health. Detailed information about the certificate program is available at: www.pe.gatech.edu and select certificates" from the banner. The free outreach seminars can fulfill some of the elective requirements for the certificate programs. Visit: www.pe.gatech.edu and select OSHA Training" from the drop down menu for course details.

The Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) recognizes small companies in high hazard industries that have demonstrated exemplary achievements in workplace safety and health. Employers that have developed implemented, and work to continuously improve the effectiveness of their workplace safety and health management program may be eligible for this important program. Participants in the program will be removed from the OSHA inspection list for one year. Contact Gayle Fratto at (404) 894-3589 or gayle.fratto@gtri.gatech.edu

The OSHA 21D Consultation Program provides a free, confidential, on-site consultation service for small companies (fewer than 500 employees) in Georgia. For more information visit: www.oshainfo.gatech.edu

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