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This course has an online component that MUST be completed prior to attending the practical portion of instruction with a TASER Master Instructor.  Attendees will need to log in to take the online portion of class before the in-classroom/practical portion takes place.  The online component must be completed a week prior to the in class portion. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made once online course has closed. Once registered with TASER, the student will receive an email confirmation with further instructions.

** MTU 8 Member Agencies: When enrolling officers from your department please include their email address. Their email address will be utilized for AXON to communicate with them regarding the online portion of the course.

when inspecting a respirator before you use it, ensure that:

An estimated 5 million workers are required to wear respirators in 1.3 million workplaces throughout the United States. Respirators protect workers against:

OSHArespiratory protectionfact Sheet

MTU 8 Member Agencies PLEASE NOTE: The registration deadline to be guaranteed a spot is December 18, 2020.  There may be spots available after this date, but they will not be guaranteed as AXON will open up the courses to those from outside MTU 8 after this date. Registration will close on January 12, 2021. No exceptions will be made.

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What to Bring: The dress is casual.  Bring your department issued TASER holster (if applicable).  Holsters will be available for those who need them.  Please bring your duty belt with NO firearms, ammunition, or weapons of any kind.

PEOSH adopted the federal OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard by reference along with other General Industry Standards effective December 12, 2004.

Respirators must be used when airborne hazards are present and effective engineering controls are not feasible. Respirators have their limitations and are not a substitute for effective engineering controls. Where respirators are required to protect worker health, public employers must comply with the PEOSH Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134).

This course will certify attendees to instruct others on the use of TASER Electronic Control Devices. This is considered a 16-hour course for all attendees (8 hours online + 8 hours in class). AXON no longer differentiates between new certifications and re-certifications.

PEOSH also uses the official “interpretations” about the Respiratory Protection Standard which have been developed by federal OSHA in response to questions from employers and employees.