RESPIRATOR FIT TESTING SERVICE

Don't have the time or resources to fit test your employees? Then allow me to help. I conveniently set up at your location

QUALITATIVE METHOD

  • Over 25 years of Fit Testing experience with 3M, North and other brands, Christina, who was trained and certified by 3M, will come to your site to fit test your employees with the correct respirator and cartridge/filter in accordance to CSA standards.

  • The qualitative fit test method using 3M's Bitrex is approximately 20 minutes and will ensure a tight, effective and customized fit that protects each employee from airborne contaminants including gases, vapours, dusts, fibres, mists, fumes and bio-aerosols.

  • Each 20 minute session can accommodate up to 4 individuals at a time. The test will measure the quality of the seal between a person's clean-shaven face and the respirator.

  • Attractive rates and discounts for large groups

 

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Fit testing is an annual requirement as per WorkSafeBC 

WorkSafeBC 8.40 regulation:

(1) A respirator which requires an effective seal with the face for proper functioning must not be issued to a worker unless a fit test demonstrates that the facepiece forms an effective seal with the wearer’s face.

(2) Fit tests must be performed in accordance with procedures in CSA Standard CAN/CSA Z94-04-2  

(2.1) A fit test must be carried out (a) before initial use of a respirator, (b) at least once a year, (c) whenever there is a change in respirator facepiece, including the brand, model, and size, and (d) whenever changes to the user’s physical condition could affect the respirator fit.

(3) Other personal protective equipment that is to be worn at the same time as a respirator and which could interfere with the respirator fit must be worn during a fit test.

Read more:

https://www.worksafebc.com/en/law-policy/occupational-health-safety/searchable-ohs-regulation/ohs-guidelines/guidelines-part-08#SectionNumber:G8.40

Facial Hair and Respirators 

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Need to be Fit Tested? Please Contact me for Availability and Rates

604-274-1121

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PO Box 31857, Richmond, BC V7E 0B5