Sep 2, 2020
In this episode, Mike Clayton, 3M’s Senior Respiratory
Protection Research & Application Specialist for the Personal
Safety Division in the United Kingdom joins host Mark Reggers for
the first of a two-part series to discuss conducting a respirator
fit test.
Tight-fitting respirators must seal to the wearer’s face to provide
the expected protection. A respiratory fit test ensures that the
respirator truly fits and is being worn correctly. Respiratory fit
testing applies to all tight-fitting respirators, either full face
masks that cover the mouth, nose and eyes and half masks which
covers the mouth and nose.