PPE Training
Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health’s Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) staff can provide training, techniques and/or equipment for testing personal protective equipment (PPE) in the event of an emergency. While this is a free service, your organization must provide the equipment utilized for the training. To schedule an appointment for your organization, contact your regional EPR Coordinator for more information. Please note that agencies using the PPE and/or PAPR are required to have their own policy and procedure in place.
Prior to EPR staff meeting with your organization, the following requirements must be met:
- Respiratory Policy – A respiratory policy or respiratory protection program/plan must be in place.
- Medical Evaluation – All individuals who will receive FIT testing must have completed a medical evaluation prior to the test. You may utilize the OSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire for this process.
EPR staff can also help train your organization in the use of certain specific types of evacuation equipment. We will bring the evacuation equipment to the training.
Following successful completion of the training, Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health will provide your organization with a completion certificate.
PPE Donning/Doffing
EPR staff are certified as Level C PPE instructors and are trained in donning and doffing Level C PPE and PAPR systems. A full description of the four levels of PPE can be found in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency website.
Level A Protection
- Positive pressure, full face piece self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or positive pressure supplied air respirator with escape SCBA;
- Totally encapsulated chemical- and vapor-protective suit;
- Inner and outer chemical-resistant gloves;
- Disposable protective suit, gloves and boots.
Level B Protection
- Positive pressure, full face piece self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or positive pressure supplied air respirator with escape SCBA;
- Inner and outer chemical-resistant gloves;
- Face shield;
- Hooded chemical resistant clothing
- Coveralls;
- Outer chemical-resistant boots.
Level C Protection
- Full-face air purifying respirators;
- Inner and outer chemical-resistant gloves;
- Hard hat;
- Escape mask;
- Disposable chemical-resistant outer boots.
Level D Protection
- Gloves;
- Coveralls;
- Safety Glasses;
- Face Shield;
- Chemical-resistant, steel-toe boots or shoes.