Concordia’s Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) is designed to reduce and eliminate employee exposure to workplace air contaminants, such as hazardous dusts, fogs, fumes, mists, gases, smokes, vapors, or sprays, which may cause occupational illnesses.
When dealing with air-borne contaminants, the primary objective is to prevent exposure. Elimination or reduction of respiratory hazards can be accomplished using engineering controls (example: chemical fumehood or local exhaust ventilation) or through safe work practices. When no other means are possible, then respiratory protection must be used. Respiratory protection, along with all other personal protective equipment, is provided free of charge to employees, when it is deemed necessary for their work.
Our Respiratory Protection Program complies with Quebec’s Occupational Health & Safety legislation and with the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standard Z94.4-11 - Selection, Use and Care of Respirator. This program applies to all university activities involving staff, faculty, and students.