How much does a Portacount cost?
The PortaCount® Pro+ Respirator Fit Tester 8038 eliminates the guesswork associated with tedious and error-prone qualitative fit test methods….Equipment Condition: New.
| RATES | $2,295.00/mo $765.00/wk $255.00/day |
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| AVAILABILITY | United States |
What are the requirements for fit testing of respirators?
A fit factor of at least 100 is required for half-mask respirators and a minimum fit factor of 500 for a full facepiece negative-pressure respirator.
Is it mandatory to perform a fit check for a particulate respirator?
Are fit tests required? Yes. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) (29 CFR 1910.134) requires respirator users to be fit tested to confirm the fit of any respirator that forms a tight seal on your face before using it in the workplace.
How does a Portacount work?
The Portacount works by measuring the concentration of microscopic dust particles in the ambient air and then measuring the concentration of those dust particles that leak into the respirator. The ratio of these two concentrations is called the fit factor.
Is face fit testing a legal requirement?
Yes, face fit testing is a legal requirement for anyone who wears a tight (or close) fitting mask for work.
How long is a respirator fit test good for?
You must be fit tested before you use a respirator in the workplace, and you must be retested at least every 12 months to make sure that the respirator you use still fits you. You must be fit tested with the specific make, model, style, and size of respirator that you will be using.
Is respirator fit testing required for voluntary use?
Fit testing is not required for voluntary use. Employers must determine if waiving fit testing is compatible with their reasons for allowing respirators to be used voluntarily.
How long does a Portacount test take?
Both checks can be completed in less than 2 minutes.
What is a Portacount test?
The Portacount provides a direct assessment of respirator fit by comparing the concentration of ambient dust particles outside the facepiece to the concentration of particles that have leaked into the facepiece.
How does quantitative fit testing work?
Quantitative fit testing uses a machine to measure the actual amount of leakage into the facepiece and does not rely upon your sense of taste, smell, or irritation in order to detect leakage.
What is the difference between a qualitative and quantitative fit test?
The main difference between quantitative mask fit testing and qualitative mask fit testing is that quantitative testing objectively measures the amount of leakage (quantity) while qualitative testing relies subjectively on the users taste and smell to detect leakage.
Can an employee have a beard and wear a respirator?
While a clean-shaven face is required for tight-fitting facepieces, a bearded employee may be able to use a hooded respirator like a Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR). Most PAPRs allow for all types of facial hair while allowing the employee to breathe easily and remain safe on the job.
How often should respirator be inspected?
Inspect the respirator before and after each use and during cleaning. Inspect equipment designated for “emergency use” at least monthly, and before and after each use. Replace all parts that are cracked, torn, broken, missing or worn.
How much does it cost to get fit tested for N95?
How much does a respirator fit test cost? Typical charges for a fit test range from $30-50.
Can I bring my own respirator to work?
The use of respirators is not regarded as mandatory unless required under the standard and/or the employer requires that employees wear respirators regardless of the exposure assessment results.
Can I use my own respirator?
Voluntary Use of Respirators: A Plain-Language Look at OSHA Requirements. OSHA encourages employees to use NIOSH-approved respirators for voluntary use, but this is not specifically required.
Why can’t you eat or drink before a mask fit test?
The key points are: No smoking, drinking, eating or chewing gum for 15 minutes before the test, as this could affect the results; No beards or stubble where the mask seals because this affects the fit (some goatee beards are ok but it depends where the mask sits.
How does the Portacount work?
The Portacount is based on a miniature continuous flow Condensation Nucleus Counter (CNC). This type of device takes particles that are too small to be easily detected and grows them, using condensation of alcohol vapour, to a size where they are large enough to be detected.
What are the two types of fit testing?
There are two types of fit tests that can be performed as part of the respiratory protection program: quantitative and qualitative.
Why can I smell through my n95?
In the test, a substance with a strong odor is sprayed into the air. If you can smell or taste it through your mask, your mask is not perfectly fit.
What is a Portacount?
What is a Portacount? The TSI Portacount is an ambient particle counting device which is used to conduct Fit Testing by providing a quantitative assessment of faceseal leakage.
How long is it safe to wear a respirator?
Manufacturer guidance typically suggests that N95 respirators can be worn for 3-4 hours at a time.
Why choose the PortaCount pro+ respirator fit tester 8038?
The PortaCount® Pro+ Respirator Fit Tester 8038 eliminates the guesswork associated with tedious and error-prone qualitative fit test methods. If the mask requires fit testing, count on the PortaCount Pro+ Fit Tester to provide the fastest, easiest and best HSE (UK) and OSHA (US)-compliant fit test method.
Can I use the PortaCount pro 8038 with the 8095 N-95 companion?
Use this if you’ve used a TSI PortaCount Plus 8020 with the 8095 N-95 companion to conduct past tests. The PortaCount Pro 8038 is now ready to use the new OSHA-approved fast fit test protocol that reduces your test time by 65%.
What is the best respirator fit tester?
No other respirator fit tester can quantitatively fit test all types of respirators-gas masks, SCBAs, respirators, even N95, P1 and P2 disposable (filtering-facepiece) respirators. The PortaCount® Pro+ Respirator Fit Tester 8038 eliminates the guesswork a TSI 8038 PortaCount Pro+ Respirator Fit Tester
What is tsi PortaCount pro 8030?
As low as $175.00 TSI’s PortaCount® Pro 8030 is a quantitative respirator fit test system for testing disposable filtering facepieces Series 100, 99, P3, and HEPA masks, half and full-face masks, gas masks, PAPR, and SCBA masks. Use this if you’ve used a TSI PortaCount Plus 8020 to conduct past tests.