Respiratory Protection Program

The purpose of this program is to provide KAUST researchers, visiting researchers, staff and students with procedures for the safe selection, maintenance and use of tight-fitting respiratory equipment to prevent harm when being exposed to potentially harmful airborne contaminants. To use a respirator in KAUST laboratories, you must be enrolled in the KAUST Respiratory Protection Program. Prerequisites for enrollment are that you must pass a medical evaluation, undergo a fit test and successfully complete the online training module in Salute. This program does not replace the need for engineering controls and safe work practices to reduce or eliminate airborne contaminants, because respiratory equipment should not be necessary when adequate engineering controls, such as fume hoods and local ventilation are available.