The Respiratory Protection Committee has as its purpose to provide a forum for exchanging ideas and information on control of exposure to toxic and irritating substances and oxygen-deficient atmospheres through the use of respiratory protection.
To provide a forum for exchanging ideas and information on control of exposure to toxic and irritating substances and oxygen-deficient atmospheres through the use of respiratory protection.
Goal: Evaluate, and disseminate information on respiratory protection devices and the management of respiratory protection programs
Objective #1: Discuss and act upon issues. • Track and report on identified issues. • Respond to AIHA Board requests.• Prepare information for publication. • Solicit papers & organize sessions for AIHce.• Review recommendations and practices.
Objective #2: Provide education and training on respiratory protection. • Present a basic PDC and new PDCs.• Develop continuing education courses. • Sponsor short courses and seminars.
Objective #3: Review and comment on proposed legislation, regulations, and guidelines• Monitor and report on rule-making activities. • Participate in the guideline development.• Develop positions for the AIHA Board.
Objective #4: Provide technical support to consensus standard development process.• Participate in national consensus standards for respirator protection e.g. NFPA, ANSI.• Provide a member to ANSI Z88 Committee