Mask Fit Testing – Waterloo

Overview

Respirator Mask Qualitative Fit Testing from Worksite Safety is a CSA Z94.4 based program that certifies healthcare (N95), half-face and full-face respirator fit tests. This Respirator Mask Fit Protection Training session is focused on the importance of proper respirator protection, the selection of the appropriate mask for the workplace, inspection of the mask, proper mask donning and doffing and seal test, and cleaning and storage of the masks. We do not facilitate mask fit testing for SCBA or Air Supplied masks.

In order to receive a certificate, the participant must be able to successfully pass the administered taste test requiring the candidates to demonstrate how to properly don/doff the mask, do seal checks, and how to complete general care and maintenance of the respirator. We encourage trainees to bring their own N95 mask to be fit tested on, but one is available free of charge if your employer has not yet supplied you with a mask. Half and full-face respirators are available for purchase.

A candidate is fit tested to a particular make and model of mask or respirator. If the employer changes the mask or respirator a new fit test must be done. The Ontario Ministry of Labour also requires you must be re-certified for respirator mask fit testing every 2 years.

Booking Process:

1. Select your preferred training date and add as many seats as you need to your cart by selecting “Book Now.”
2. You will then be asked to fill out your billing information before completing your booking and payment.
3. Once your purchase is complete, you will be logged in to your account, where you can enroll yourself or assign your purchased training to others by using the management tab.
4. You will automatically receive two emails. A receipt and confirmation for your booking reservation and an email with the details for your training, including start time, directions, and anything you will need for your upcoming class, will follow shortly after.

Before You Can Be Tested:

1. You must not smoke, eat, chew gum, drink any liquids (except water) at least 15 minutes prior to the test, to ensure an accurate, successful respirator mask fit test (All types of masks).
2. Please remove facial jewelry or other items that come between the skin and respirator
3. You must be clean-shaven 12 to 24 hours before the Respirator Protection Training testing procedure (see Testing Requirements above for more details).
4. Please bring your own respirator and filters or cartridges to the fit testing.

Candidates with asthma, respiratory conditions, heart conditions, and/or anxiety may or may not be properly fit tested. Candidates are often required to wear the mask for extended periods of time on a job and these conditions may affect the fit test as well. Please inform the fit tester if any of your candidates have the above conditions.