Nextteq VeriFit Irritant Smoke Generators for Respirator Fit Testing - Manual (Page 10)

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VeriFit Irritant Smoke Generators Manual
Nextteq LLC 8406 Benjamin Road, Suite J, Tampa, FL 33634 USA
PN 50811300-340N Rev F 5/09
31. Perform the Respirator Fit Test and/or Sensitivity Check strictly in
accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, this manual, Nextteq’s
Sensitivity Check Protocol (PN 50811340-340N - see www.
nextteq.com), and other instructions provided by Nextteq LLC.
32. Prior to starting the Respirator Fit Test or the Sensitivity Check:
A. Instruct the test subject to immediately step into fresh, clean
air in the event of any exposure or response to irritant smoke.
B. Give the test subject a complete and accurate description of
the following:
I. The Respirator Fit Test
II. The Sensitivity Check
III. The test subject’s duties and responsibilities in
accordance with this manual, the Sensitivity Check
Protocol (PN 50811340-340N - see www.nextteq.com)
and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134
IV. The risk of serious injury or death if the instructions or
warnings are not followed
33. Do not start or continue the Respirator Fit Test or the Sensitivity
Check if any of the following occurs:
A. The test subject does not pass the initial Sensitivity Check, as
outlined in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134.
B. The test subject does not pass the User Seal Check, as
outlined in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134.
C. There is any hair, clothing, caps, eyeglasses, hearing aids
or other objects between the test subject’s skin and the
respirator face piece seal surface or any object that interferes
with valve functions.
D. The test subject has not correctly donned, positioned,
and adjusted the respirator in accordance with OSHA 29
CFR 1910.134.
E. The test subject has not passed a medical evaluation in
accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 910.134 prior to this test.
Warnings