During health crises like the one we are currently in, the demand for masks skyrockets. People want to protect themselves and their loved ones, and understandably so. I’m sure you know that there are many different types of masks and respirators, and that they are not all the same. But are you using yours properly, and how can you be sure it really fits? Manufacturer instructions are generally very vague, and do not always spell out appropriate selection, use of, and care for your respirator. This brief program, which takes between 15 and 30 minutes, is built to educate you on how to properly select your respirator, how to put it on and take it off, what to watch for when you are wearing it, and how to properly care for it.
BC Program:
AB Program:
This fit test uses an irritant smoke or odorous material. Testing of this kind is acceptable and limited to checking filtering face pieces and half-mask respirators. The respirator wearer uses their sense of smell to detect leakage. These tests are fast, require no complicated equipment, and are easily performed. The outcome relies on the wearer’s subjective response (pass/fail).
This test is designed for tight fitting full-face masks but can also be used as a highly acute measure for half masks and N95 masks used by medical personnel. Quantitative fit-testing uses highly specialized equipment to measure particles in the atmosphere and inside the mask while the wearer performs tests to ensure a secure seal. Quantitative fit testing is performed using a Portacount machine, as per CSA standard, is the only acceptable method testing for full face masks and is proven to be more accurate than qualitative fit testing ensuring the highest standard of safety.
PLEASE NOTE: Our CALGARY Location can only test 3m, Scott and North masks. We cannot test MSA masks at this time.
Kelowna, BC, V1V 2Y4
Phone: (778) 753-6540
Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 1R1
Phone: (250) 624-8353
Calgary, AB, T2G 2Y8
Phone: (403) 261-0931
Fax: (403) 261-0933
Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 3J5
Phone: (778) 835-8645
Prince George, BC, V2L 3G6
Phone: (250) 624-8353
Peace River, AB, T8S 1G2
Phone: 1 (855) 747-9467
High Level, AB, T0H 1Z0
Phone: 1 (855) 747-9467
Phone: (778) 818-0333
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