ASSP - ANSI ASSP Z88.10
Respirator Fit testing Methods
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| Organization: | ASSP |
| Publication Date: | 1 January 2010 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 40 |
scope:
This standard provides guidance on how to conduct fit testing of tight-fitting respirators and appropriate methods to be used. Fit testing is only one element of a complete respiratory protection program. Examples of complete respiratory protection programs are defined in ANSI Z88.2, 29 CFR 1910.134 (OSHA), etc.
Purpose.
This standard provides requirements for conducting respirator fit testing and includes:
- qualifications for fit test operators
- specific fit test methods
- interpretation of fit test results
- record keeping
- methods to validate new fit test methods
The intent of fit testing is to evaluate sealing surface leakage. Other sources of leakage may contribute to the total leakage detected.
Document History
ANSI ASSP Z88.10
January 1, 2010
Respirator Fit testing Methods
This standard provides guidance on how to conduct fit testing of tight-fitting respirators and appropriate methods to be used. Fit testing is only one element of a complete respiratory protection...