WMTA SAFETY DIRECTOR DENNIS TERPIN ANNOUNCES OPPORTUNITY FOR CEU APPROVED SEMINARS February 15, 2022 – Honolulu, Live and Zoom
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WMTA BOARD MEMBER AND HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN DENNIS TERPIN ANNOUNCES TRAINING OPPORTUNITY!
Train - The - Trainer - Qualitative Fit Test (QLFT) Based on the New - ASTM - F3537-21 Standard Guide for Respirator Fit Testing Methods This class can be instructed, In Person, In House or Virtual ***DATE TO BE DETERMINED*** For information on these classes, please contact Dennis Terpin at Ua446@aol.com – OSHA - Standard Interpretations Respiratory Protection Against COVID-19 The Respiratory Protection Standard also does not require the employer to train its entire workforce in the proper use of the alternative respirator. However, the employer must ensure each employee it permits to use the alternative respirator, whether required or voluntary, is included in the Respiratory Protection Program and is following its applicable components, such as training in the proper use of that respirator, including putting on and removing it, any limitations on its use, medical evaluation, and its maintenance. Finally, regardless of the type of respirator(s) provided, employers must comply with all other applicable provisions of 29 CFR 1910.134. Fit test trainer requirements, according to OSHA’s Fit Testing Procedures—1910.134 App A Mandatory: Quantitative Fit Test (QNFT) 1. Calibrate equipment - (CNC), (CNP) 2. Perform daily and fit tests properly. 3. Perform a valid and recognize an invalid test. 4. Calculate fit factors properly. 5. Ensure equipment is in working order. Qualitative Fit Test (QLFT) 1. Prepare test solutions. 2. Set up equipment. 3. Perform tests properly. 4. Recognize an invalid test. 5. Ensure equipment is in working order. This fit-testing course reviews all Respirator Program elements required for all industries in the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134), clarifies when fit-testing is needed and when Quantitative Fit Test (QNFT) and Qualitative Fit Test (QLFT) are necessary, AIHA/ANSI Z88.10-2010 "Respirator Fit Testing Methods" and ASTM - F3537-21 Standard Guide for Respirator Fit Testing Methods. Session 1., Respiratory Protection Programs Development and Administration Objectives, Identify administrative components required for your employers and how to establish your respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134(c)., Apply applicable 29 CFR 1910.134 standards for your workplace activities, General Industry, Healthcare and Construction.,Identify the requirements for respirator and personal protective equipment interreaction in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.132..Describe the multiple technologies to conduct qualitative and quantitative fit testing in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134.,Identify how the Respiratory Protection Standard interacts with other OSHA standards. Session 2., Developing Your Annual Employee Respiratory Protection and Training Program Requirements Objective, Applying the above concepts to your specific site and employee training program. Included is a generic PowerPoint training program and instructions on how to customize it for you company. Session 3., Fit Testing Workshop, Trainer the Trainer, Qualitative Fit Test (QLFT) Your instructor: Dennis A. Terpin Ph.D. O.H.S.T, EMT-P, retired Senior Industrial Hygienist, Hospital Safety Officer, and Emergency Manager at the University of Illinois Chicago. Dennis is a member of the ASTM F23.65 International Committee on Respiratory Protection, Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment. Dennis is a Master Level Instructor for FEMA/DHS specialization in respiratory protection at the Center for Domestic Preparedness. In his career he has set up 100s of respiratory protection programs and fit tested over 70,000 employees. For information on these classes, please contact Dennis Terpin at Ua446@aol.com Trainer - The – Trainer - Quantitative Fit Test (QNFT) also available WMTA SAFETY DIRECTOR DENNIS TERPIN REGISTRATION FOR ALL HAZARDS CLASS An All-Hazards Approach to Exercise and Evaluation Program - Part – 1 Let us Design an All-Hazards Tabletop Exercise An all-hazards approach is an integrated approach to emergency. preparedness planning that focuses on capacities and capabilities that are critical to preparedness. for a full spectrum of emergencies or disasters, including internal emergencies and a man-made. emergency (or both) and natural occurring. An emergency plan is one part of a facility’s emergency preparedness program and provides the framework which includes conducting facility-based risk assessments that will assist a facility in addressing patient needs along with the continuity of business operations. This course introduces the basics of emergency management exercises. It also builds a foundation for subsequent exercise courses, which provide the specifics of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).Through the use of this course, exercise program managers can learn to develop, execute, and evaluate exercises that address the priorities established by an organization’s leaders. These priorities are based on the National Preparedness Goal, strategy documents, threat and hazard identification/risk assessment processes, capability assessments, and the results from previous exercises and real-world events. After the completion of the course students will be prepared for take the FEMA IS-120.C: An Introduction to Exercises and the IS-139.A: Exercise Design and Development on-line FEMA test and upon completion receive a FEMA certificate. https://lawsonassociatesinc.thundertix.com/orders/new?performance_id=2777883 Your instructor: Dennis Terpin, Ph.D., O.H.S.T., Retired Emergency Manager for the University of Illinois Chicago. Dr. Terpin is Master Level instructor for FEMA/DHS at the Center for Domestic Preparedness and an instructor at FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute specializing in All Hazard Position Specific Incident Command. He is also a Certified Safety Manager, HSEEP Certified, Certified Fire Officer, EMT-P, World Trade Center Responder, Hazardous Materials and Rescue Specialist. In addition, Dennis was a member of UIC’s Incident Management Team and Deputy Commander of the University’s Emergency Response Team. As a Certified All Hazards Safety Officer, he worked such events as President Obama’s visit to UIC, the 12th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates Conference, the 2012 Chicago NATO Summit, Senate Bill10 in Illinois, PHISH concerts and President Trump Chicago Rally in 2016 and the State of Illinois Bi-Annual certification exercise. |
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