Respirator fit test
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respirator-fit-test-161-4656562
title:
Respirator fit test
text:
A respirator fit test checks whether a respirator properly fits the face of someone who wears it. The fitting characteristic of a respirator is the ability of the mask to separate a worker's respiratory system from ambient air. This is achieved by tightly pressing the mask flush against the face to ensure an efficient seal on the mask perimeter. Because wearers cannot be protected if there are gaps, it is necessary to test the fit before entering into contaminated air. Multiple forms of the test
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Safety procedure for testing PPE air-tightness
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Respirator_fit_test
date created:
2015-05-25T16:02:26Z
date modified:
2024-08-27T04:48:28Z
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