RPE (Respiratory Protective Equipment)
Please note that one Respiratory Fit Test is completed at any one time.
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Technician sets up Portacount and successfully completes daily checks (Approximately 20 mins).
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Test subject completes paperwork (including COVID-19 Health Declaration and Respirator Fit Testing Form)
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Personal Data into Portacount computer program by Technician.
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Respirator is selected, fit testing probes are fitted, and Portacount tubes are entered.
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Please note that once a sampling probe is installed into a disposable mask, the mask cannot be used for respiratory protection.
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Test subject puts on mask and a visual inspection from the Technician is conducted to ensure the mask is properly fitted.
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The following activities are conducted, each for 30 seconds, to determine the adequacy of the respirator to the individual:
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Bending over
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Talking/Jogging
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Head side to side
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Head up and down
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If the fit test fails, the test must be repeated. The current respirator may need adjusting or a different respirator will be tested.
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If the test subject passes all the activities and overall fit factor, then the Respiratory Fit Test report is saved.
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The Technician will go through training and competency check on wearing a respirator and what is needed to know by the test subject.
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Test subject signs Respirator Fit Testing Form and is given a fit test card from the Technician.
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Test completed and test subject is free to go.
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Technician sanitises Portacount equipment.
