Respirator Fit Testing

All tight-fitting respirators must be fit tested annually to ensure safety & comfort for the worker.

Respiratory protection is a vital control to make sure any airborne contaminants within the breathing zone of the worker do not enter the respiratory system. Poor respirator fit’s can allows airborne particles to enter the respiratory system and can lead to chronic disease. AusSafety have on-site respirator fit test solutions used by all industries across Australia. Contact us today!

Please note – At this time AusSafety can only perform individual Fit-Tests in South East Queensland

All tight-fitting respirators must be fit tested annually to ensure safety & comfort for the worker.

Please note – At this time AusSafety can only perform individual Fit-Tests in South East Queensland

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Our Approach to Respirator Fit Testing

Respirators are a final control in managing risks associated with airborne contaminants. Workers who don respirators must be fit-tested in order to confirm the assumed level of protection provided by the respirator. This must be done upon issuing a new respirator, annually thereafter or earlier if any facial changes occur.

All respirator fit testing is undertaken in accordance with AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment. We have AIOH Resp-Fit qualified fit-testers who ensure all fit testing is performed to current best practice. This partnered with 20 years of on-site experience ensures you are receiving the highest quality service.

If you require respirator fit-testing services and would like to have this done on-site, contact us today.

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How we perform Fit Testing

Methods of fit testing

There are two methods of fit-testing that are accepted within the standard.

Qualitative – a pass/fail test that relies on the wearer’s ability to taste airborne particles introduced to the testing environment by our fit-test technician.
Quantitative – calibrated equipment measures the effectiveness of the seal by comparing the external & internal particle count

Depending on the style of respirator AusSafety will perform one of these tests on each type of respirator the worker uses.

Reasons for a failed fit test

Where a worker fails a fit test, AusSafety will trouble shoot with the worker to determine the cause of the failure. This may include:

Facial hair being present, causing the seal to fail. In this case we can perform a retest following the worker shaving
Where a respirator is damaged and no longer seals AusSafety will perform a re-test after the worker has donned a new respirator.

The facial structure is incompatible with respirator. In this case we can perform a retest with a different shape/style of respirator.

Fit Test Reporting

Following the testing, our technician will provide a Fit-Test card that the worker can keep so the respirator can be replaced with the correct model & size. AusSafety provides the employer a comprehensive report showing the list of attendees, the result of their test & the approved respirator. Where employees were unable to receive a fit, details regarding why will be given in this report so control measures can be reviewed.

Fit Testing Specialists

The AusSafety advantage is our capacity to perform multiple health screening functions on-stie for you. If you require fit-testing and other occupational health services (like audiometric testing, spirometry etc) we are able to bundle the services to reduce staff downtime & coordination complexities.