QLFT Respirator Fit Tester
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This 3.5-hour course equips personnel to perform qualitative fit tests (QLFT) per the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 standard and policies. This is best suited for workers wearing disposable or elastomeric half-face respirators. (Not for SCBA or full-face negative pressure respirators).
Upcoming classes:
Sat. Jan. 23, 2027: 0800-1130, Wolcott Vol. Ambulance Assn., Wolcott, CT
Course includes:
- Detailed review of applicable portions of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 and related OSHA policies.
- Detailed review of OSHA-required QLFT procedures and documentation.
- Practice conducting QLFT on fellow students.*
- Handouts, OSHA standard, sample forms, more.
*Each trainee must show medical clearance to wear a disposable N95/N100 respirator, and must be clean shaven where the respirator contacts the face.
In order to carry out QLFT fit tests in the workplace, each trainee's agency will need to obtain a QLFT fit testing kit (for example, 3M model FT-30, Allegro model 2041, or similar). The kit is not included in class materials.
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