Respirator User Training (Air-purifying Respirators) 


(On Demand and Instructor-Led courses)



Welcome to the Respirator User Training (Air-purifying Respirators) course. Through this course, Through this course you will come to understand the basics of respiratory protection and appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of air-purifying respirators.


The course is facilitated by Stewart Sampson, P.Eng., CRSP, ROH, CIH, who has over 30 years experience using respirators.


Our courses meet the requirements of CSA Z94.4 -  Selection, Care and Use of Respirators and include material on:

  • Respirator classification, characteristics, and limitations
  • Use of respirators
  • Qualitative and quantitative respirator fit tests
  • User responsibilities
  • Cleaning, inspection, maintenance, and storage of respirators
  • Procedures for cleaning and sanitizing respirators
  • User seal checks
  • Health surveillance.

Note that this course does not cover air-supplied respirators.


On Demand Course ($24.95 CAN)


The On Demand course uses a combination of handouts and video lectures to guide you through the material. The course is modular, allowing you to go at your own pace. We estimate that the average student can complete the material in less than 1 hour.


Successful completion of this course is based upon a final multiple choice quiz.


You can sign up for the On Demand course here.


Live, Instructor-led Course ($50/person CAN)


The instructor-led live course is offered either in person or through Teams, allowing you greater flexibility.


The course is highly interactive with frequent opportunities for discussions and questions. The course can be customized to match your specific respirators and usage patterns at an extra fee..


Successful completion of this course is based upon a final multiple choice quiz.


To arrange for a course for your organization, please email us at newwaveohs2016@gmail.com.