Mask Fit Testing at HealthyWorker

Mask Fit Testing in Lethbridge, AB

 

Required by the Government of Alberta, employers are responsible to ensure the presence of 5 key components of respiratory protectiom, which are--written code of practice; chosen self breathing apparatus or air line respirator supply air according to CSA standard Z180.1- 00; detailed training for respirator users; health surveillance; and Respirator Fit Testing. 

 

A quantitative fit test measures the adequacy of a respirator's fit by numerically measuring the amount of leakage into the respirator. CSA Standard Z94.04-02 includes use of a PortaCount, CNC or CNP test. The PortaCount works by measuring the concentration of microscopic dust particles in the ambient air and then measuring the concentration of those dust particles that leak into the respirator. The ratio of these two concentration is called the fit factor. The filters stop essentially all the particles so anything that gets into the mask must have come through the face seal. A quantitative fit test is not affected by the person's sense of smell, taste or sensitivity to irritant chemicals. 

 

For the best Mask Fit Testing in Lethbridge, AB call HealthyWorker today! As your premier local Medical Assessments we specialize in Drug screening, Hearing testing, Mask fit testing, Noise assessment, and Air quality testing.

 

 

 

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