3M Qualitative Fit Test Apparatus FT-10

Qualitative Fit Test Apparatus FT-10

The 3M Qualitative Fit Test Apparatus FT-10 is a fit test kit used to help organizations meet OSHA fit testing requirements for respirators. It is a practical choice for workplaces that need to check the face-to-respirator seal on disposable or reusable respirators during respiratory protection programs. This FT-10 version uses a sweet solution and works with particulate respirators or gas/vapor respirators with a particulate prefilter.

Good Fit For

• Respiratory protection fit testing programs
• Facilities using disposable and reusable respirators
• OSHA fit testing workflows

Key Features

• Qualitative fit test apparatus for respirator fit testing workflows
• Helps support OSHA fit testing requirements in workplace respiratory programs
• Sweet solution format for qualitative fit testing
• Checks face-to-respirator seal on particulate respirators
• Also works with gas/vapor respirators when used with a particulate prefilter
• Compatible with disposable respirators and reusable respirators

Applications and Usage

• Checking the face-to-respirator seal during qualitative fit testing
• Supporting respirator fit testing in workplace safety programs
• Testing disposable respirators and reusable respirators for fit

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: KT.
• This FT-10 kit uses a sweet solution, which may matter if your fit testing protocol specifies a particular taste agent.
• For gas/vapor respirators, use is limited to models with a particulate prefilter.

FAQ

• What is the FT-10 used for? The FT-10 is used for qualitative respirator fit testing to help check the face-to-respirator seal.
• What type of fit test solution does this kit use? This version uses a sweet solution.
• Can this fit test apparatus be used with disposable respirators? Yes. The FT-10 is compatible with disposable respirators.
• Can it also be used with reusable respirators? Yes. The FT-10 is compatible with reusable respirators.
• Will it work with gas or vapor respirators? Yes, when the gas or vapor respirator has a particulate prefilter.

From 3M.