Respiratory Protection
Respirator fit testing is performed to check that a tight fitting face piece (full-face mask, half-face mask, or disposable mask) matches the wearer's f...
Tue, 30 May, 2017 at 2:18 PM
Respirator fit testing is mandatory under current legislation. It is vital that selected respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is adequate and suitable for...
Tue, 30 May, 2017 at 2:19 PM
A fit test should be carried out:
As part of the initial selection of RPE.
Where an untested face piece is in place.
In the course of respirator fit ...
Tue, 30 May, 2017 at 2:23 PM
Fit testing can be administered using qualitative or quantitative fit test protocols and employees must be tested with the same make, model, style and size ...
Tue, 30 May, 2017 at 2:20 PM
Qualitative fit testing is a simple pass/fail test based on the wearer's subjective assessment of the leakage, via the face seal region, of a test agent...
Tue, 30 May, 2017 at 2:21 PM
These tests give an objective measure of face fit. They require specialised equipment and are more complicated to carry out than qualitative methods. Quanti...
Tue, 30 May, 2017 at 2:21 PM
RPE fit testing should be conducted by a competent person. To be deemed competent, the person should have adequate knowledge and have received adequate inst...
Tue, 30 May, 2017 at 2:23 PM