Learning objectives

• Distinguish between a face mask, face covering, and a respirator

• Describe the purpose of a face mask, face covering, and a respirator

• Describe the protection face masks, face coverings, and respirators provide and what type of workers wear each type

• Recognize your employer’s responsibilities for respirator use in the workplace

Course overview

This lesson covers the differences between face masks, face coverings, and respirators, such as the N95 mask. The lesson also provides an awareness of an employer’s responsibilities for respirator use in the workplace.