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Overview of Respiratory Protection
Fit Test Workshop
Quantitative Fit Test Workshop
Course Topics
Course Location & Times
Course Dates
Registration Form
About Roy McKay
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Course Topics:
Day 1
Students will be given practice problems to solve throughout the workshop to enhance their newly acquired skills.
- How to Inspect Respirators Prior to Fit Testing
("Hands-on" inspection & identification of damaged respirators)
- General Fit Testing Comments and Procedures
Mask Donning, Fitting Tips, Strap Adjustment
- User Seal Checks and Helpful Hints
- Saccharin Sweetener & Bitrex Qualitative Fit Testing Procedures & Demonstration
- Inspection Procedures Workshop (Hands-On)
- Qualitative Fit Testing Workshop (Hands-On)
- Quantitative Fit Testing with the TSI PortaCount
General Principles, Pass/Fail Criteria, etc
- Calculating Pass/Fail criteria for fit testing
- Quantitative Fit Testing Workshop (Hands-On with TSI PortaCount)
Day 2
On the 2nd day students are introduced to additional fit testing instrumentation, but may concentrate on any method(s) they expect to use at their workplace. All fit testing workshops emphasize donning, strap adjustment, and technical matters universal to all fit testing methods. Optional lectures, demonstrations, and workshops allow students to obtain additional information or concentrate their attention on specific fit testing methods.
- Additional Lecture on Improving Testing Techniques
- Interpretation of Test Results
- Common Fit Testing Mistakes Pitfalls, False Positive and False Negative Tests
- Fit Testing Record Keeping Requirements
- Optional Fit Testing Lectures, Demonstrations, and Workshops with:
the OHD Fit Tester 3000 (Controlled Negative Pressure)
Banana Oil - Isoamyl acetate
Irritant Smoke
- Continuation of Fit Testing Workshop (more hands-on testing)
- Quantitative Fit Testing of Filtering Facepiece Respirators with the N95 Companion
(lecture & demonstration; optional)
Probing Filtering Facepieces (Hands-On, optional)
- Functional Checks/Tests for PAPRs (Hands-On, optional)
- Cleaning, Disassembly, and Assembly Workshop (Hands-On)
- Special Respirator Problems and Solutions
- Additional Fit Testing Practicum Time (Hands-On Workshop)
- Concluding Remarks, Question & Answer Session
- Re-assembly & Final Inspection Workshop and Check-out
Students are given the option of learning all fit testing methods or concentrating on one specific method that meets their personal needs.
Students are given the option of learning all fit testing methods or concentrating on one specific method that meets their personal needs.
Location:
This program is held at a local hotel, located between downtown Cincinnati and the Cincinnati International Airport.
When you register, a confirmation letter will be sent with the name, location, and phone number of the host hotel.
Special arrangements will be made to reserve a block of rooms at a discounted rate. Your confirmation letter will have specific details; however, when in doubt identify yourself as a participant with the "University of Cincinnati".
Times:
| Fit Testing Workshop |
Day 1 | Day 2 |
| Registration & breakfast |
8:00 | 8:00 |
| Class begins |
8:30 | 8:30 |
| Class adjourns |
4:30 | 4:15 |
| Note: Course content and times are subject to change. |
Tuition: refer to registration form for current fee (Take this course with the "Overview of Respiratory Protection" and get a discount on your tuition.)
Includes all course materials, a detailed workbook, a reference book, beverages, and a continental breakfast. Students are enrolled in the order which payment and registration is received. After payment is received, a confirmation letter will be sent to each student. Students should not make non-refundable travel arrangements until the confirmation letter is received. In the unlikely event the program is canceled due to accident, injury, or other unexpected event, your registration fee will be refunded in full. Liability is, however, limited to the course fee. |
