Respiratory Protection Fit Tests

Any mask that needs to be worn deserves a good fit to ensure its effectiveness. In other words, no matter what respiratory protection is needed, the fit is just as important.

Why a fit test?

The qualitative or quantitative fit test allows to:

  • Ensure that the respirator chosen offers the expected protection, i.e. that the face piece forms a tight seal with the face and is well adapted to its morphology
  • Verify that the user has the ability to put on, remove, inspect and check the seal of the mask

Qualitative adjustment test:

Taste detection by introducing aerosol under a headpiece worn by the user.

Quantitative adjustment test:

Use of an apparatus whose performance is based on the presence of particles in the air.

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To what extent is the fit test necessary?

Are your workers exposed to contaminants
that can harm their respiratory tract?

All the measures of elimination or reduction of risks are insufficient to stop it (art. 45 RROHS)?

Therefore, the use of an RPE is essential and it is a priority to choose it well and to ensure its proper use.

When should the respiratory adjustment test be performed?

  • Every 2 years
  • If the model, make or size of the respirator is changed
  • Before using the mask for the first time
  • Change in facial morphology or weight
  • During or after a training

How much time to allow for a fit test?

Between 20 and 30 minutes per person and per piece of protective equipment, depending on the type of test.

Where are our fit testing services offered?

Val D’Or, QC   |   Rouyn, QC   |   Sept-Îles, QC   |   Jonquière, QC   |   Trois-Rivières, QC   |   Blainville, QC   |   Québec, QC**
Bonaventure, QC   |   Burnaby, BC   |   Saskatoon, SK*   |   Edmonton, AB   |   Thunder Bay, ON*   |   Sudbury, ON*   |   Southern Ontario

 

*Quantitative (N95 excluded)    |   **Quantitative offered for groups

FAQ

  • Protocols for performing fit tests are found in CSA Z94.4-11 and should be performed by qualified personnel
  • RROHS Standard Article 45: Equipment shall be selected, adjusted, used and maintained in accordance with CSA Standard Z94.4-93 (follow adjustments as the standard is updated)
  • RPP (Respiratory Protection Program) must be developed and implemented in accordance with CSA Z94-93

All sealed facepieces, regardless of the mode of use in which the respirator or mask will be used (purge, supply, self-contained)

  • N95
  • Half-mask
  • Full-face mask

N95
Half-mask
Full-face mask

Facial hair
For more information about the impact of facial hair and wearing a respirator, check out this blog.
Morphology
Personal items
PPE
Integration of personal protective equipment (PPE) personal characteristics

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