Respirator Fit Testing

Some PPE is “one size fits most”, as in the case of safety glasses, and getting the right fit doesn’t take much more than taking them out of the package and trying them on to see if they are comfortable. Respirators aren’t like that. While comfort is certainly a factor, having the right size and an air-tight fit on a respirator can be a matter of life and death. Understanding what respirators must be fit tested and the different fit testing methods is something supervisors and respirator wearers should be familiar with. Which Respirators Must Be Fit Tested Fit testing is […]