The International Safety and Health Specialists Respirator Fit Testing Workshop Course Description: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires annual fit-testing for most respirators. The proper fit-testing of respirators is one be the most important elements of your respitaory protection program. Fit-testers must be able to apply understand the logic and theory behind Fit-Testing. Because can appear to be routine and repetitive, it is inportant that Fit-Testing is done correctly. Although OSHA does not have a certification requirement for fit tester training, it requires that the fit-tester be familiar with 29 CFR 1910.134 and the two acceptable fit test methods as well as the limitations of the models of respirators being tested: American National Standard Respirator Fit Testing Methods ANSI Z88.10-2010 – ANSI Z88.10-Annex A1: Evaluation for Fit Test Operators Are Your Fit Tester Capable of: Demonstrates knowledge of respirators to be fit tested: Respirator components and their function. Respirator inspection, cleaning, and maintenance. Different make, model, style, & size respirators. Respirator capabilities and limitations as related to respirator fit testing. Proper donning and doffing procedures including user seal checks. Demonstrates knowledge of the fit test method: Purpose of respirator fit testing. Fit test procedures. Limitations of the fit testing methods. Questionable fit test results. Health and safety hazards associated with the chemicals and equipment used In the fit test. Demonstrates ability to set up fit test equipment: Selection of proper cartridges or filters for the fit test method. Preparation of required equipment and materials. Performance of operational checks. Proper installation of probes or fit test adapters used in quantitative fit test methods. Demonstrates the ability to conduct the respirator fit test: When to refuse to conduct a fit test. Explanation of fit test purpose and procedures to person being fit tested. Observation and evaluation of unassisted donning procedure. Observation that user seal checks are performed according to manufacturer's recommended procedures. Observes the person fit tested throughout the entire fit test procedure to ensure fit test is conducted correctly. Conducts the fit test method according to ANSI 288.10. Properly interprets and records results. Performs respirator cleaning, sanitizing, or disposal. Identifies likely causes of fit test failure.
The International Safety and Health Specialists Respirator Fit Testing Workshop Course Description: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires annual fit-testing for most respirators. The proper fit-testing of respirators is one be the most important elements of your respitaory protection program. Fit-testers must be able to apply understand the logic and theory behind Fit-Testing. Because can appear to be routine and repetitive, it is inportant that Fit-Testing is done correctly. Although OSHA does not have a certification requirement for fit tester training, it requires that the fit-tester be familiar with 29 CFR 1910.134 and the two acceptable fit test methods as well as the limitations of the models of respirators being tested: American National Standard Respirator Fit Testing Methods – ANSI Z88.10-2010 ANSI Z88.10-Annex A1: Evaluation for Fit Test Operators Are Your Fit Tester Capable of: Demonstrates knowledge of respirators to be fit tested: Respirator components and their function. Respirator inspection, cleaning, and maintenance. Different make, model, style, & size respirators. Respirator capabilities and limitations as related to respirator fit testing. Proper donning and doffing procedures including user seal checks. Demonstrates knowledge of the fit test method: Purpose of respirator fit testing. Fit test procedures. Limitations of the fit testing methods. Questionable fit test results. Health and safety hazards associated with the chemicals and equipment used In the fit test. Demonstrates ability to set up fit test equipment: Selection of proper cartridges or filters for the fit test method. Preparation of required equipment and materials. Performance of operational checks. Proper installation of probes or fit test adapters used in quantitative fit test methods. Demonstrates the ability to conduct the respirator fit test: When to refuse to conduct a fit test. Explanation of fit test purpose and procedures to person being fit tested. Observation and evaluation of unassisted donning procedure. Observation that user seal checks are performed according to manufacturer's recommended procedures. Observes the person fit tested throughout the entire fit test procedure to ensure fit test is conducted correctly. Conducts the fit test method according to ANSI 288.10. Properly interprets and records results. Performs respirator cleaning, sanitizing, or disposal. Identifies likely causes of fit test failure.