The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that those whose work requires them to wear a respirator, even occasionally, needs to be trained in the following:
- Respiratory hazards to which they may be exposed during routine and emergencies
- Proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, maintenance and storage
- Why a respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage or maintenance can compromise the protective effect
- Limitations and capabilities of the types of respirators
- How to use a respirator effectively in emergency situations, including those when it malfunctions
- Medical signs and symptoms that limit or prevent effective use of respirators
- Fit testing of tight-fitting respirators
- Annual refresher training
Access Training
Asbestos awareness training is available for all NIU employees whose work brings them into contact with asbestos-containing materials.
The online training is on Blackboard.
- Log into webcourses.niu.edu
- Click 'Organizations'
- Click on 'Respiratory Protection Training'
- Take the training
- Complete the quiz
- Print out the badge/certificate and save a digital copy
- Give a copy of your certificate to your supervisor for department training records.
Questions? Please contact Mary Schlagel at mschlagel@niu.edu.