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Mask and Hearing Fit Test Bundle
A comprehensive package for workplaces requiring both respiratory and hearing protection assessments.
New Australian standards have made fit testing mandatory for respiratory protection equipment (AS/NZS 1715:2009) and hearing protection (AS/NZ 1269.3:2005). Precise and well documented testing is now pivotal in maintaining your safety records and compliance, as well as the safety of your employees.
In a two part, 30 minute assessment , ENVSS offers fit testing for both face masks and earplugs or earmuffs. Both tests employ quantitative methods, meaning that results are objective and not based on the responses of employees. Mask fit tests measure leakage of contaminants into the wearer’s breathing area and hearing protection fit tests assign a Personal Attenuation Rating to each piece of equipment.
In addition to assessing the actual equipment, our tests also provide you with:
- Proper Equipment Use Training: We instruct personnel in how to properly wear, adjust and maintain their equipment to maximize protection over the longest possible period of time. This helps instil safety values amongst employees and gives them control over their own safety.
- Comprehensive Reporting: After testing, we provide detailed reports that document the fit factor and the overall effectiveness of your respirator and earplugs or earmuffs. This documentation is what keeps your business in compliance with health and safety standards.
ENVSS conducts testing in our dedicated facility at 10 Bermondsey Street, West Leederville. This facility houses advanced testing technologies such as the latest PortaCount quantitative technology.
We also offer a fully equipped mobile service that can carry out testing on your site, reducing disturbances to your business.
It is required that attending personnel be clean shaven and refrain from smoking for at least 30 minutes prior to testing. Please note that there are no shaving facilities on site.
Arranging a mask and hearing protection fit test with ENVSS will streamline your safety compliance and record keeping. Bookings can be made either with an existing account or with a prepaid booking.
Why choose a testing bundle? A testing bundle simplifies your compliance process. We conduct precise and properly documented assessments to ensure that you are in line with both hearing and respiratory protection standards. We also train you and employees to recognise when they require repeat testing so you know when to update your records.
What do I need to bring to a mask and hearing fit test? You only need to bring the hearing protection and mask you would like to be tested. It is also possible to test some of the respiratory protection equipment we stock at ENVSS.
How do I prepare for a mask and hearing fit test at ENVSS? We ask that attendees present clean shaven and refrain from smoking for at least 30 minutes prior to testing. After testing, some styles of facial hair will effect the fit and effectiveness of your RPE, whilst others will not. See the graphic below for further details.
How much protection do employees achieve with earplugs, earmuffs and masks? Protection levels published on hearing and respiratory protection equipment packaging are often influenced by idealised laboratory conditions. Some wearers may experience these levels of protection and others may not. Fit testing with ENVSS provides a precise understanding of how a piece of equipment actually protects its user.