Do Fitseal™ respirators require fit testing?
Yes. In the U.S.A. and Canada, OSHA regulations mandate fit-testing. Fitseal™ is indeed unique, but to date is not yet exempt from fit-testing. Fitseal™ has been approved by NIOSH for one-size-fits-all; fitting a range of facial sizes and shapes from 1 to10 (one subject from each box of the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) panel). As such, they will “fit” the vast majority of individuals on the first attempt, thereby reducing the time spent being fit tested or re-tested; simplifying inventories and supply chains; and ensure that the “right” respirator for that particular individual is available at point of need, when needed. Because Fitseal™ conforms to one’s facial structure; it can successfully fit individuals who could not be fitted with conventional banded respirators.
