DescriptionThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires fit tests to ensure proper fit for workers who use respirators. There are two accepted methods to verify an adequate face-to-facepiece seal: quantitative and qualitative testing. Quantitative testing methods rely on objective data to determine a proper fit. With this type of test, special facepiece adapters or probed facepieces allow air samples to be drawn from inside a facepiece to determine if there are any breaks in the facepiece seal. As a result, the test produces quantifiable results. Qualitative fit test methods are subjective in nature and rely on the judgment of the test subject. A proper fit is determined if the respirator wearer does not detect the taste or odor of a test solution in a controlled environment. MSA offers a wide range of accessories for both test programs.
Features
Easy, effective and cost-efficient way to ensure proper fit of MSA tight-fitting half-mask and full- facepiece respirators.
Testing can be done in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) protocols.
Accessories available for both qualitative and quantitative fit-testing programs.
QuikChek Series Adapters attach easily to MSA facepieces; eliminate need for special probed facepieces for quantitative tests.
Technical Information
Qualitative Fit Test Kits
Both the Bitrex and Saccharin Qualitative Fit Test Kits contain everything needed to implement a qualitative respirator fit test program in accordance with OSHA requirements. The kits include a test hood, two nebulizer bulbs, fit-test solution, sensitivity solution and two replacement sets of nebulizer inserts. Also included is a 10-minute videotape detailing the requirements for performing OSHAs Bitrex or Saccharin Qualitative Fit Test protocol.
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