Respirator fit testing and SCBA fit testing products.

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Quantitative fit testing measures the total particles (Parts Per Millionth-PPM) of contaminates inside the respirator using a Portacount machine to analyze the air quality while the subject is wearing the respirator.

A fit test adapter is attached to the threaded connector of the APR Adapter and a sample tube is inserted through the APR Adapter inhalation valve. A barbed fitting on the fit test adapter body may be connected to an appropriate quantitative fit test apparatus.

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The qualitative fit test provides the user with a qualitative measure of the fit of the respirator. First, a sensitivity test is performed to determine if the test subject can detect the test agent being used.

Once it is determined that the test subject can sense the test agent, a qualitative fit can begin. The subject will perform a series of activities while wearing the respirator inside a testing chamber filled with test agent to ensure a proper fit.

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For more information on these respirator test, please read the article from the magazine SizeUp, "RespiratorFit Testing - Made Easy" by By Maricia Sawnor, CIH Senior Industrial Hygenist, New York State Department of Labor.

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OSHA Fit Testing Regulations (Standard - 29 CFR)
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