Standard Guide for Respirator Fit Testing Methods

Importancia y uso:

4.1 The purpose of this guide is to provide clear and consistent guidance with regard to the respirator fit-testing components of an effective respiratory protection program.

4.2 The respirator fit test itself is simply one facet of fit testing. An effective program requires much more, including a qualified person to perform the fit test. This guide provides guidance on exactly what knowledge and skills are necessary to perform as a qualified fit test operator.

4.3 This guide contains information to aid program managers and fit test operators in preparing to perform a proper fit test. This includes guidance regarding potential interference from other personal protective equipment (PPE) with the respirator, detailed information on respirators used for fit testing, selection of respirators before fit testing, and other considerations that shall be met if the fit test is to be effective.

4.4 A single fit test exercise protocol cannot model all workplace activities encountered by respirator users. Recognizing this, this guide provides flexibility regarding fit test exercise protocols. Exercises may be selected that are more representative of actual workplace activities, including repeated respirator donning.

4.5 Exceptions—Users of this guide should be aware that regulatory agencies may have requirements that are different from this guide.

Subcomité:

F23.65

Referida por:

F3387-23

Volúmen:

11.03

Número ICS:

13.340.30 (Respiratory protective devices)

Palabras clave:

respirator facepiece; respirator fit testing; respirator fit-testing components; respirator protection program;