Millennium Enterprises GME-P100 - Manual (Page 9)

Regardless of facial dimensions and respi-
rator sizing charts, an actual respirator fit
test, either qualitative or quantitative must
be performed to ensure the correct respira-
tor size selected.
Fit test the respirator size relative to your
facial features and dimensions. The Safety
Administrator or Program Manager might
assist in selecting the initial size to try.
Carefully don the mask and conduct an air
tightness check.
If the facepiece does not pass the Negative
Pressure Seal Test or feels uncomfortable,
try the next nearest size relative to your
face.
Passing the Negative Pressure Seal Test
does not verify the size is correct. The size
selected must be verified by successfully
passing a Respirator Fit Test, either qualita-
tive or quantitative. If the respirator passes
an Air Tightness Test but DOES NOT pass a
Respirator Fit Test, the next nearest size rel-
ative to your facial features and dimensions
should be tried.
Once the proper size is selected, the respi-
rator must pass a Negative Pressure Seal
Test every time the mask is donned to
ensure proper fit before using the respirator.
RESPIRATOR FIT TEST
The user must perform a respirator fit
test (Quantitative Test or Qualitative Test)
and follow all warnings and limitations
specified. Failure to do so can result in
serious personal injury or death.
A qualitative or quantitative respirator fit test
must be carried out for each wearer of this
respirator to determine the amount of pro-
tection it will provide. Respirator fitting tests
are explained fully in the American National
Standard "Practices for Respiratory
Protection." ANSI Z88.2-1992, published by
the American National Standards Institute.
The Safety Admin-istrator or Program
Manager might assist in selecting the initial
size to try. Carefully don the mask and con-
duct an Negative Pressure Seal Test.
Quantitative Test
- If a quantitative fit test
is used:
For use in a CBRN application a fit factor of
at least 1667 is recommended before any
type of respirator is assigned to an individual.
For use in an Industrial application, 29
(CFR) 1910.134 Standard requires a fit fac-
tor of at least 500 before the respirator is
assigned to an individual.
Qualitative Test -
If a qualitative fit test is
used, only validated protocols are acceptable.
For use in a CBRN application, the individ-
ual must pass a test designed to assess a
fit factor of at least 1667 based on military
recommendations.
For use in an Industrial application, the indi-
vidual must pass at test designed to assess
a fit factor of at least 500 as per 29 (CFR)
1910.134 before the respirator is assigned
to an individual.
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SIZE SELECTION
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