SMI catalogue 2022 - Catalog - Page 153
PPE - RESPIRATORY
QUALITATIVE
FIT TESTING
Qualitative Fit Testing can be used on what
are defined as tight fitting respirators, with the
exception of full face masks.
Full face masks cannot be tested because the test
hood is not large enough for the mask fitted with
a filter. For testing this product it will be necessary
to use the Quantitative method. Qualitative Fit
Testing can be used not only as a test method to
ensure your employees are properly protected; but
also as a very effective way of training them in the
correct way of fitting a mask. Dust and half masks
commonly fail to do the job they are intended to
do because of poor fitting and care by the user.
The seal between the face and the edge of the mask
is the most common problem area. You will also see
users using a mask after having kept it on their head
or hanging round the neck.
The test employs a hood to create a small test
chamber around the users head, and a test
solution. This test solution has a bitter taste. It is
the same type of solution that is put on childrens
toys and fingernails to stop them chewing them.
As the test uses these two consumable parts and is
designed to be carried out by the employer; it is a
very cost effective solution for assessing the ability
of the selected Respiratory Protective Equipment
and the training given to protect the employee.
ORP-6549
£249.50
JSP QUALITATIVE FACE FIT
TESTING KIT
Qualitative Fit Testing can be used on what are defined as tight
fitting respirators, with the exception of full face masks. Within
the JSP Respiratory Protective Equipment range these products
are: FilterSpec® and FilterSpec® Pro™, disposable dust masks and
Tradesman™ 2.
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