BRONX Office Only and Inperson Only– OSHA N95 Mask fit test. Ensure a secure fit for your N95 Respirator mask with our fit testing solution. Designed for healthcare professionals and first responders who rely on a properly fitted respirator for maximum protection. This easy-to-use kit provides peace of mind and confidence in every wear. Stay safe and protected with our N95 mask fit testing solution.
The fit test determines if a tight-fitting respirator can be worn without having any leaks. It should take place after an employee has been medically cleared to wear a respirator and before the employee wears it on the job. A respirator fit test is required for all tight-fitting respirators. Employees must complete the fit test using a respirator that’s the same make, model, and size as one they will wear on the job while also wearing any other required equipment (e.g., glasses).
How often should i fit tested?
OSHA requires qualitative or quantitative fit testing before a user wears a mandatory respirator on the job and must be assessed at least annually. In addition, fit tests should be performed:
whenever a different size, style, model, or make of respirator is used, and
when any facial changes occur that could affect fit, such as significant weight fluctuation or dental work
Qualitative Fit Test (QLFT)
A qualitative fit test (QLFT) may only be used to fit-test:
Negative-pressure, air-purifying respirators, as long as they’ll only be used in atmospheres where the hazard is at less than 10 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL).
Tight-fitting facepieces are used with powered and atmosphere-supplying respirators.
QLFT is pass/fail and relies on the user’s senses using one of four OSHA-accepted test agents:
Isoamyl acetate (banana smell); only for testing respirators with organic vapor cartridges.
Saccharin (sweet taste) can test respirators with a particulate filter of any class.
Bitrex® (bitter taste) can also test respirators with particulate filters of any class.
Irritant smoke (involuntary cough reflex); only for testing respirators with level 100 particulate filters.
Each QLFT method uses seven exercises performed for 1 minute each:
Normal breathing.
Deep breathing.
Moving head side to side.
Moving head up and down.
Bending over (or jogging in place if fit test unit doesn’t permit bending at the waist).
Talking.
Normal breathing again.
Our site only performs qualitative fit test for employees as described above. any questions. Please call us.
A respirator fit test determines if a tight-fitting respirator can be worn without having any leaks. It should take place after an employee has been medically cleared to wear a respirator and before the employee wears it on the job. Employee’s must be medically cleared to wear a respirator prior to fit testing. You will have to have your primary care provider sign off on your forms before starting work on the job.
Accepted by Schools, Hospital and Nursing and Care Centers in NYC
HHC
Mt Sinai
EMS
MSV
Nursing Schools
CastleBranch
CUNY & SUNY
Masks will be provided for testing Halyard 46727 / 3M1800 series / Honeywell maximum of two masks per session. Documentation provided and records kept on file.
Online Medical Evaluation and Clearance for Respirator Wear and Fit testing.
