Fit testing systems that are changing the industry
ACCORDING TO Shawcity, quantitative face fit testing is the gold standard for assessing the seal of a respirator, providing objective data via a fit factor score.
ACCORDING TO Shawcity, quantitative face fit testing is the gold standard for assessing the seal of a respirator, providing objective data via a fit factor score.
QUANTITATIVE FIT testing is comprised of two distinct technologies: Controlled Negative Pressure (CNP) and Ambient Particle Counting (APC).
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PROVIDING RELIABLE, high-quality respiratory protection systems for workers in light- to heavy-duty environments has been PureFlo’s top priority since 1970.
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DRAEGER SAFETY UK has marked a 10-year partnership with The Children’s Safety Education Foundation (CSEF), one of the business’s charity partners.
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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION is crucial in hazardous workplaces but ensuring a proper respirator fit is essential for safety. TSI Instruments says that quantitative fit testing is the most accurate method, as it calculates the fit factor based on data.
RPE FIT Testing must be carried out by a competent/qualified fit tester.
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