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About Respirators
Respirators are a type of PPE, as well as a legal requirement to safeguard employees from any harmful fumes/substances within their workplace.
No face is the same -respirators need to be fitted to each person to ensure a tight seal to prevent harmful fumes. Facial hair will impact how these respirators will work, which is why it is important to get them fitted to each worker.
We can come to your business to conduct respirator fit testing, as well as exposure monitoring. We suggest Annual Health Monitoring be recorded to see the whether your control measures (respirators) are working as they should.
We have three qualified fit testers, with two of them on the Commit2Fit register - Commit2Fit - New Zealand Occupational Hygiene Society (nzohs.org.nz).
Respirator fit testing in Hawke's Bay is important as there are many businesses who deal with harmful and toxic chemicals on the daily. These PCBU's need to ensure that their workers are safe.
Respirator testing is a legal requirement to ensure all PCBU's protects its' workers from harmful, toxic fumes and/or substances.
LOOP mainly offers respirator fit testing in Hawke's Bay, but can organise to visit your business outside of the region if there are large numbers.
Respirator Fit Testing in Hawke's Bay, Management Program
We have a Respirator Management Program which meets AS/NZS 1715:2009 standards*
Full face, Half face and Disposable respirator fit Testing
Quantitative Fit Testing Method using a TSI Portacount 8038 plus
Advice and assistance on how to; care, maintain, clean and store respirators
Filter / Cartridge selection and how to change out schedules
Spirometry Testing (as required)
Blood Pressures (as required)
If you need assistance or guidance with your respirator management protection program, or just have a query, contact us and we will assist or point you in the right direction.
Our services align with AS/NZS 1716:2012, Respiratory Protection Devices.
*AS/NZS 1715:2009; Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protection equipment.