CA Farm Bureau Extension – Respiratory Compliance – PENDING CREDITS

This course provides a practical overview of respiratory protection requirements under California DPR regulation 67-39, with a focus on agricultural applications. Viewers will learn the different types of respirators, when they are required, and how to properly select, use, and maintain them. The training also covers key compliance elements — including written programs, medical evaluations, fit testing, and worker training — helping employers and applicators understand their responsibilities and ensure worker safety in pesticide-handling environments.

By the end of this course, viewers will be able to:

• Understand when respiratory protection is required based on pesticide labels, regulations, and employer policies
• Identify the different types of respirators and their appropriate uses in agricultural settings
• Explain the key components of a compliant respiratory protection program
• Recognize the requirements for medical evaluations and fit testing prior to respirator use
• Demonstrate proper selection, use, and maintenance of respirators
• Distinguish between required and voluntary respirator use and the associated compliance responsibilities
• Identify common mistakes and non-compliant respiratory equipment
• Understand the role and responsibilities of a respirator program administrator
• Apply best practices to ensure worker safety and regulatory compliance in pesticide handling environments