Respiratory Safety Training OSHA 1910

The PWNA Respiratory Training course teaches exterior cleaning contractors how to properly select, fit, use, and maintain respiratory protection equipment in the environments pressure washing professionals work in every day. This course covers the types of respiratory hazards present in exterior cleaning work — including chemical vapors, mist, and airborne contaminants — and the OSHA-compliant respirator selection and fit testing practices that protect against them.

Students learn how to match respirator type to the specific chemical or environmental hazard, perform proper donning and doffing procedures, maintain equipment between uses, and understand the limitations of different respiratory protection systems. The course is designed to give contractors a practical, field-applicable approach to respiratory safety — not just an awareness of the risk, but the knowledge to actively manage it.

This training is grounded in OSHA respiratory protection standards as they apply to exterior cleaning chemical use. The goal: give contractors and their crews the knowledge to protect their lungs on every job — because respiratory damage from chemical exposure is cumulative, serious, and largely preventable.

This training is ideal for:

Builds proper respirator selection knowledge for the chemicals used in exterior cleaning
Establishes correct fit, use, and maintenance practices for respiratory protection equipment
Reduces risk of chemical vapor and mist exposure during washing and chemical application
Supports OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard compliance for the full crew
Protects long-term crew health from the cumulative effects of chemical exposure
Demonstrates a structured safety culture to commercial clients and insurance carriers

Contractors who complete Respiratory Training are better equipped to protect their crew from one of the least visible — and most serious — health risks in the exterior cleaning industry.

PWNA Certification Training is part of the association’s commitment to ongoing professional education for members of the pressure washing industry. These programs are designed to support contractors at every stage of their career by reinforcing safe work practices, industry standards, and responsible methods.

Certification training focuses on building and maintaining job-ready skills through structured instruction. Courses emphasize proper techniques, surface awareness, equipment use, and risk reduction to help contractors perform work consistently and professionally. As standards evolve, PWNA training helps members stay current and aligned with accepted practices.

For PWNA members, certification and continuing education serve as tools for professional growth and accountability. Companies use training to onboard technicians, refresh skills, and promote consistency across crews. Individual contractors benefit by strengthening their knowledge and demonstrating a commitment to professionalism.