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Training

3M offers comprehensive professional development courses to provide the most current information on respiratory protection, managing a respiratory protection program and applicable regulations. We offer training for the respirator user as well as for the respirator program administrator.

Fit Test Training

This fit testing document covers how to conduct a qualitative fit test. After taking the training, if you still have additional questions on how to conduct a fit test, please contact your local 3M sales representative.

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Fit Test Apparatuses

3M™ Qualitative Fit Test Apparatus FT-10, Sweet 1/Case

3M™ Qualitative Fit Test Apparatus FT-30, Bitter 1/Case

Respirator Training/Qualitative Fit Testing Protocol

OSHA regulations require employers to train and fit test employees who use respiratory protection during the course of their workday. OSHA requires that each employee must be medically evaluated before the employee is fit tested.

Respirator Training/Qualitative Fit Testing Protocol [PDF 33 KB]

Online Maintenance and Training Videos

Check out our videos to learn how to properly use and maintain equipment.

Multi-Gas Detectors

Single-Gas Detectors

Respiratory Protection equipment

Training Programs

These programs are designed to help companies meet OSHA regulations. Included are programs to assist workers with fitting of respirators, materials for fit testing, software for product selection and OSHA compliance information.

Training Programs

Respirator Use

The documents below contain introductory information on respirator use. Respirators must be used in strict accordance with their User Instructions. Always follow the User Instructions. See your supervisor for more information on a complete respiratory protection program.

Basic Respirator Use Training Document [PDF 53 KB]

Respirator Cleaning Instructions [PDF 79 KB]

Establishing a Cartridge Change Schedule

If you are using chemical cartridges, OSHA requires you to establish a Cartridge Change Schedule based on objective data on the service life of the cartridge.

Establishing a Catridge Change Schedule Training Document [PDF 16 KB]

FAQs [PDF 328 KB]

OSHA

Respiratory Protection Course

This is a comprehensive training course that provides information for effectively administering all or part of a respiratory protection program. It is a unique course among those offered by respirator manufacturers in that it is based on the technical and regulatory aspects of a sound respirator program, rather than specific products.

Respiratory Protection Course Schedule [PDF 1.36 MB]

Training Course Registration

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