WorkSafeBC Home Home

Breathe Safer: How to Use Respirators Safely and Start a Respirator Program

This book provides information on how to use respirators to protect workers from breathing hazards. Written for employers, supervisors, and workers, the book covers:

  • Types of breathing hazards and how they can affect workers
  • Types of respirators
  • How to choose, fit, use, and care for the most widely used types of respirators
  • The purpose and essential elements of a respirator program

Visit our Respiratory protection page for more information and resources.

Publication Date: Nov 2026 File type: PDF (5 MB) Asset type: Book Order: BK75