Note 2: For a free copy of these CDs call the 3M Health and Safety Helpline and ask for On the day of the test CHTRNCD. This CD contains both videos - how to use the 3M fi t test kit and and how to During the test correctly fi...
Section 2: Suggested Protocol 2.4 Practice fi t testing fi rst on a colleague Pre test-day preparation Practice a few times before conducting your fi rst actual fi t test. 4.1 Communicate to persons to be Fit Tested: 2.5 Read HSE supporting material Study the HSE Information Document 282/28 on Fit Testing.
TIP: Screw the cap fi rmly on the bottle to prevent saccharin solution leaking out 5.3 What to tell the person being tested and crystallising as a white powder around the cap. In particular, try and avoid Purpose of the Test getting any of the powder into the nebuliser or it may become blocked.
8.3 How to select an alternative respirator to use 3M has a range of different respirators. We are confi dent that there is an effective, comfortable alternative for anyone who does not pass the fi t test on the 3M 1800 series model.
Record the tests results for each person. These should be kept for 5 years. level of protection as the model it is substituting. 3M offers a wide range of types of An example of a record sheet is given in Appendix 2 but you could produce respirator offering differing levels of protection and can provide you with assistance your own, using the HSE guidance document.
Memory Jogger Sensitivity Test sensitivity solution and matching atomiser Remind person to breathe through mouth with tongue at front. Say ... “Tell me immediately when you can taste it” 1-10 Squeezes If not tasted, repeat 11-20 Squeezes If not tasted, repeat Rainbow Passage 21–30 Squeezes STOP if not tasted...
What type of respirators require face fi t testing? combination gas/vapour and particulate fi lters. 3M offer two test kits in this category, The type of respirators that require a fi t test are those which employ a tight fi tting facepiece...
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Appendix 2: 3M Qualitative Fit Test – Record Name Company/Dept Make/Model/Size of Respirator ❑ ❑ ❑ Own facepiece/Pool or Test model used? Own Pool Test ❑ ❑ Fit test kit used? FT 10 (Sweet) FT 30 (Bitter) Test conducted by (Company and Fit tester) ❑...
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