In the remediation and abatement industry, ensuring the safety of workers is paramount. This 1-hour webinar, "Enhancing Respiratory Protection for Remediation and Abatement Professionals," is designed to provide a look at some of the unique challenges faced by professionals in asbestos, mold, lead and industrial hygiene.

 Attendees will gain insights into respiratory protection practices, including the selection, use, and maintenance of various types of respirators, and common challenges such as ensuring regulatory compliance and avoiding common OSHA violations, conducting accurate fit testing procedures, and managing the complexities of a comprehensive respiratory protection program. 

By the end of this session, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to enhance their respiratory protection programs, tackle common obstacles, and ensure the health and safety of their workforce while meeting industry regulations. This webinar is ideal for experienced consultants, remediators, and safety managers looking to deepen their expertise and effectively address respiratory protection challenges within the remediation and abatement sectors.

Michelle McIntyre is the Manager Regional Services for Industrial Hygiene and Safety for the Texas division at Terracon. She has 30 years of experience in the environmental health and safety field working for both private industry and government as a Public Health Officer and EHS Consultant. She is a Board-Certified Industrial Hygienist, Board-Certified Safety Professional, Certified Healthcare Safety Professional, Council Certified Microbial Consultant and Council Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant. She has provided respiratory protection training, written program development and fit testing for clients across the United States.