Dust Mask - Voluntary Use Guidelines (US)

 Differentiate between types of respirators;

 Recognize when respirator use is mandatory or may be voluntary;

 Recall how to properly use and care for dust masks and filtering facepiece respirators

You are probably exposed to some level of dust in your workplace, dust that may pose a variety of health hazards. If those hazards are significant enough, your employer will require that you use respiratory protection. If the hazards are minor and protection is not mandated, you can choose to wear a dust mask or filtering facepiece respirator voluntarily. This course will explain how to select, use and care for dust masks. Ideal learners are employees in general industry, manufacturing, and construction work settings, and their supervisors.

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134: Respiratory Protection;

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.103: Respiratory Protection