Respirator Fit Testing
Ensure Effective Respiratory Protection with Professional Mask Fit Testing
IOHC offers respirator fit testing services to all industries, including construction, mining, health care, manufacturing, etc. Respirator fit testing is critical to ensure that your workers are getting an adequate level of protection while using respirators. Our consultants use validated protocols to ensure that the respirator fits well and provides an adequate level of protection against airborne pollutants, dust, fumes, and even pathogens. The mask-fit testing is necessary to protect workers’ health, ensure compliance with WHS requirements, and control risks.
Why Respirator Fit Testing Matters
When a respirator is not properly fitted, it may jeopardise the safety of workers who may be left vulnerable to hazardous airborne dust particles, gases, and biological agents. Respirator fit testing verifies that the respirator fits well and provides the required level of protection. Respirator fit testing also includes providing workers with training in relation to correctly wearing the respirator, maintenance. Filter changes, etc.
Quantitative respirator fit testing is the gold standard when it comes to respirator fit testing. It is compliant with current Australian standards, WHS requirements and satisfies the fit testing requirements of the respiratory protection programme.
What Sets IOHC Apart
RESP-FIT Accredited
Our respirator fit testing service is accredited under the RESP-FIT program by the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists. Our consultants also have Occupational Health and Safety Qualifications to assist our customers.
Comprehensive Testing for All Respirators
We can carry out testing for all types of N95, half-face, full-face masks, PAPRs and reusable respirators. Our consultants can help workplaces determine respirators and cartridges to use depending on the workplace hazards and levels of contamination.
Industry Expertise You Can Trust
Our consultants have experience in healthcare, construction, manufacturing, mining, and quarrying.
State-of-the-Art Quantitative Testing
Providing accurate and reliable respirator fit testing results through the PortaCount 8048 quantitative respirator fit testing system.
Mobile or In-House Flexible Testing Options
we can provide onsite fit testing at our customer location, or workers can visit our facility located on the southside of Brisbane.
Standards Compliance
Our respirator fit testing services are compliant with AS/NZS 1715:2009, selection, use and maintenance of protective equipment.
How the Mask Fit Testing Process Works
Appointment & Preparation
Arrive 10 minutes early and be clean-shaven (avoid smoking or eating 30 minutes prior).
Respirator Selection & Training
Our consultants help you choose the appropriate respirator and train on the proper methods of donning and doffing the respiratory protection equipment.
Quantitative Fit Testing
Using Portacount 8048, the consultant will perform a full quantitative fit test with dynamic movements and speaking exercises to ensure a secure seal during various conditions as per recommendations of OSHA Fast Filtering Protocol.
Documentation & Reporting
Upon successful completion of the fit test, the participant will receive a respirator fit testing report and a fit test card, which are essential for demonstrating compliance.
Why Choose IOHC for Mask Fit Testing?
- Nationally recognised RESP-FIT accreditation
- Accurate, science-based results through mask fit testing
- Flexible onsite and our office location testing options
- Compliance with AS/NZS 1715:2009 standards
- Trusted expertise in respirator fit testing services
Book your professional mask fit testing and stay safe and compliant.
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Respirator fit testing is the process of making sure that the mask selected can adequately seal around the wearer’s face and provide the required level of protection from airborne contaminants.
We use Portacount 8048 quantitative respirator fit testing equipment.
We are RESP-FIT accredited for respirator fit testing. We can provide fit testing for all types of reusable and disposable respirators. Our consultants can also assist in selecting the respirator and cartridges based on the contaminants and the workplace concentrations.
Our experienced consultants can provide services to construction, health care, manufacturing, mining, and quarrying industries.
We provide respirator fit testing services as per AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.
We provide both mobile and in-house respirator fit testing services, our consultants can visit your workplace to carry out respirator fit testing onsite. Alternatively, you can attend our office by appointment to get fit testing done.
IOHC provides hearing protection fit testing services using the 3M E-A-R Fit validation system. We can provide fit testing service for all 3M hearing protection equipment. EAR Fit is quantitative hearing protection fit testing system that provides a personal attenuation rating (PAR) for hearing protection used. Fit testing is an important part of the hearing conservation program and includes selection, training, and verification of the efficiency of hearing protection.
We can also provide fit testing services at your location to save time, it only takes around 10 minutes to carry out a hearing protection fit testing. Contact our experienced consultants for a quote and enquiries.
Do you have Questions?
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