3M Qualitative Fit Test Apparatus Kit

Qualitative Fit Test Apparatus Kit

The 3M Qualitative Fit Test Apparatus Kit is a respiratory fit test kit used to check face seal fit on particulate respirators and gas and vapor respirators with a particulate filter. It fits safety programs and workplaces that need an easy-to-use method for respirator fit testing while working toward OSHA requirements. This FT-30 kit uses a simple sweet or bitter solution process and includes the hood, collar assembly, nebulizers, solutions, and replacement nebulizer inserts needed for testing.

Good Fit For

• Respirator fit testing workflows
• Workplace respiratory protection programs
• Facilities using particulate respirators
• Teams using gas and vapor respirators with a particulate filter

Key Features

• Qualitative fit test apparatus kit for checking respirator face seal fit
• Works with particulate respirators and gas and vapor respirators with a particulate filter
• Easy-to-use testing method that can help support OSHA fit testing requirements
• Sweet or bitter solution method helps confirm whether the wearer detects the test agent
• Comes with laminated instruction booklet, sensitivity solution, fit test solution, 2 nebulizers, one hood, one collar assembly, and 2 sets of replacement nebulizer inserts
• Not made with natural rubber latex

Applications and Usage

• Testing face seal fit before respirator use in workplace safety programs
• Checking fit on particulate respirators
• Checking fit on gas and vapor respirators with a particulate filter
• Supporting routine qualitative respirator fit testing procedures

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• This kit is intended for qualitative fit testing using a taste-based method.
• Use only with particulate respirators or gas and vapor respirators that have a particulate filter.
• Wearers must be able to detect the test agent's taste for the procedure to work as intended.

FAQ

• What kind of respirators can this fit test kit be used with? This kit can be used with any particulate respirator or gas and vapor respirator with a particulate filter.
• How does the qualitative fit test work? The process involves spraying a sweet or bitter solution into the hood environment. If the wearer does not detect the test agent's taste, the respirator fit is acceptable.
• What comes in the kit? The kit includes a laminated instruction booklet, sensitivity solution, fit test solution, 2 nebulizers, one hood, one collar assembly, and 2 sets of replacement nebulizer inserts.
• Can this kit help with OSHA fit testing requirements? Yes. The kit offers an easy-to-use method for fit testing respirators to help you meet OSHA requirements.
• Is this kit made with natural rubber latex? No. This product is not made with natural rubber latex.

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