That seal (or ‘fit’) lets you know your respirator will give you the proper level of protection when you need it. 

A fit test verifies you’re using the right make, model, and size of respirator. Above that, it serves as a training tool to show proper use and assess the comfort of the respirator.

Quantitative fit testing does not rely on your sense of taste, smell, or irritation in order to detect the leakage.

Instead, the respirator fit testing equipment measures real-time fit while the user simultaneously performs a series of moving, breathing and talking exercises designed to simulate the same movements made in the field.

Respirators that need a fit test include:

• filtering facepieces (N95) - we can also test KN95
• half-face respirator
• full-face respirator, and
• SCBA’s

Note for Fit Testing: Clients must bring their own mask to their fit testing appointment.

Testing takes as little as 10 mintues a person.