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Respirator fit testing
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Objectives of the
Fit Test Workshop➢Know how to don a disposable FFP
Respirator
➢Able to perform a qualitative fit test
(QLFT)
➢Understand the issues of the QLFT
➢Understand the limitations of N-95
Particulate respirators
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Personal protective equipmentRespirator vs Mask
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Find center of nose piece
and bend gently
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Place straps on back of hand
Do Not speak to it as if it is some kind of hand puppet
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Place respirator on face
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Pull top strap over head
onto crown of head
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Pull lower strap over head &
Place at base of head
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Mould to the shape of
your nose
Right way Wrong way
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User seal checkCover respirator with both
hands
1. Exhale sharply
➢ Should feel positive
pressure inside respirator
➢ If leakage, adjust, retest
2. Inhale deeply
➢ Negative pressure should
make respirator cling to
face
➢ If leakage, adjust, retest
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Qualitative fit test procedure
Fit Test Steps:
➢ Sensitivity test
➢ Fit Test w/ 7 Challenge activities
➢ Document results
*No food (incl. chew gum) or drink (except water) for >15 minutes before fit test
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Qualitative fit test procedure
Materials needed:
➢Fit Test kit,
➢Range of respirator models and sizes,
➢Watch (with second hand),
➢Pen,
➢Forms for documentation
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Sensitivity test
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Sensitivity Test Solution
➢ Inject 10 squeezes of Sensitivity Test Solution
➢ If detected, and proceed to fit test
➢ If not tasted, inject an additional 10 squeezes.
Repeat once (10 squeezes) more if necessary.
➢ Record the the individuals Sensitivity Count #
squeezes needed (10, 20 or 30).
➢ Remove hood, and give the the subject >15
minutes to clear the taste
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Fit Test Procedure
Have victim:
➢Don respirator
➢Perform a user seal check
➢Wear respirator >5 minutes
before starting test
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Fit Test Solution
➢ Inject Sensitivity
Count (SC) of Fit
Test Solution
➢ Inject half the SC
every 30 seconds
throughout the time
challenge activities
are being performed
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Challenge Activities
Perform each for 1 minute
1. Normal breathing
2. Deep breathing
3. Move head side-to-side
4. Move head up and down
5. Talk non-stop
6. Jog in place/Bend over
7. Normal breathing
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1. Normal breathing
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2. Deep breathing
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3. Move head side-to-side
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4. Move head up-and-down
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5. Talk non-stop
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6. Jogging or walking in place
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7. Normal breathing
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8. OPTIONAL
Have victim reach into hood and
break the face seal with finger
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If the subject detects the
taste….
➢Terminate the fit test,
➢Wait >30 minutes before
repeating test
➢Second failure? Try different
size or model of respirator
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If you did not taste the test
solution, smile… you passed!
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results