Qualitative Fit Testing Kit
Qualitative Fit Testing can be
used on what are defined as tight fitting respirators, with the
exception of full face masks. Within the JSP
Respiratory Protective Equipment range these products are:
FilterSpec® and FilterSpec® Pro™
Moulded Disposable Dust Masks
Vertical Fold Flat Dust Masks
Tradesman 2 and 3
Full
face masks cannot be tested because the test hood is not large enough
for the mask fitted with a filter. For testing this product it will be
necessary to use the Quantitative
method. Qualitative Fit Testing can be used not only as a test method to
ensure your employees are properly protected; but also as a very
effective way of training them in the correct way of fitting a mask.
Dust and half masks commonly fail to do the job they are intended to do
because of poor fitting and care by the user.
The seal between the face and the edge of the mask is the most common problem area. You
will also see users using a mask after having kept it on their head or hanging round the neck.
The
test employs a hood to create a small test chamber around the users
head,
and a test solution. This test solution has a bitter taste.
It is the same type of solution that is put on childrens toys and
fingernails to stop them chewing them. As the test uses these two
consumable parts and is designed to be carried out by the employer; it
is a very cost effective solution for assessing the ability of the
selected Respiratory Protective Equipment and the training given to
protect the employee.
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BPT050 - Qualitative Face Fit Testing Kit
- JSP (manufacturer)
- JSP-BPT050-000-000 (product code)