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a. Ensures fit across chin is comfortable.
b. Positions band.
c. Ensures fit over bridge of nose is comfortable.
d. Ensures filtering face piece will not slip off face.
3. Visually examines the filtering face piece for foreign material; if present, discards and
replaces the filtering face piece.
4. Visually examines the filtering face piece after each use for damage; if damaged or in
poor condition, discards and replaces the filtering face piece.
Respirators
Respirators are fit tested prior to use. The fit test is not conducted if there is any facial hair
between the skin and the face piece sealing surface. Any type of apparel that interferes with a
satisfactory fit is altered or removed. The employee to be fit tested accomplishes the following:
1. Selects a respirator size and shape most likely to provide the best fit.
a. Holds respirator up to face without positioning and tightening straps.
b. Repeats process until respirator feels comfortable on face: position on nose, room for
eye protection, room to talk, and position on face and cheeks.
2. Dons the respirator using a mirror to evaluate the fit and positioning of the mask:
a. Ensures fit under chin is comfortable.
b. Positions and tightens straps; set with adequate tension, not overly tight.
c. Ensures fit over bridge of nose is comfortable.
d. Ensures respirator is properly sized to span between chin and nose.
e. Ensures respirator will not slip off face.
Issue Date:
RESPIRTORY
Kent
PROTECTION
Revision Date: Materials
12/12/11
3. Conducts a user seal check, either negative or positive pressure:
a. Places non-porous paper in cartridge holder to make face piece air-tight.
b. Seats the mask by moving it up and down and side to side while taking slow
deep breaths.
c. If seal is broken (air gets in), selects another face piece and repeats the process.
4. Performs the following one minute test exercises while in a normal standing position
and without adjusting the face piece during the tests; removes paper and installs
cartridges:
a. Breathes normally without talking.
b. Breathes deep and slow, taking care to prevent hyperventilation.
c. Turns head slowly from side to side and inhales when head is at each extreme.
d. Moves head up and down and inhales in the extreme up position.
e. Talks slowly but loudly enough to be heard (read, count, etc.).
f. Smiles or frowns (once per second, 15 seconds only).
g. Bends over at the waist as if to touch the toes.
h. Breathes normally without talking.