Baseline Medicals offers expert fit testing services for tight-fitting respirators, ensuring optimal protection and safety. Book now!

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Baseline Medicals is proud to be Commit2Fit assessed under the ISO 16975-3 criteria and registered with the New Zealand Occupational Hygiene Society.

Fit Testing for Tight-Fitting Respirators

To ensure effective protection, tight-fitting respirators, including disposable filtering facepiece respirators, must form a proper seal to the wearer’s face. According to the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1715, fit testing is mandatory before a respirator is used on the job and should be conducted at least annually.

Fit testing is also required:

• Annually as part of routine compliance.

• When switching respirators (e.g., using a different size, style, model, or make).

• After facial changes such as significant weight fluctuations, dental work, or other alterations that may affect the respirator's fit.

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Regular fit testing is crucial to maintaining safety standards and ensuring reliable respiratory protection in the workplace.

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