N95 Mask Fit Testing
Overview
The N95 Mask Fit Testing service is designed to ensure that participants are properly fitted with an N95 mask that provides an effective seal and appropriate protection. During the appointment, participants will undergo a fit test to determine whether the selected N95 mask fits their face correctly. Proper mask fit is essential for helping reduce exposure to airborne contaminants in workplaces where respiratory protection is required.
Benefits of taking this course:
- Helps ensure that your N95 mask fits properly and creates an effective seal
- Identifies an appropriate N95 mask fit for the participant
- Supports workplace respiratory protection and safety requirements
- Provides participants with an N95 mask as part of the testing
- Provides certification valid for one (1) year
Fit Testing Includes:
- N95 mask fit assessment
- Proper placement and positioning of the mask
- Seal and fit verification
- Participant guidance on proper respirator use
- N95 mask
- Fit testing certification
Before Your Appointment
To help ensure accurate fit testing results, participants should:
- Avoid eating, drinking, smoking, or chewing gum at least one (1) hour before the appointment
- Remove facial hair that may interfere with the seal of the N95 mask. Facial hair located between the respirator sealing surface and the skin may prevent the respirator from achieving an appropriate seal. This is mandatory to complete the fit test.
Change, Refund, and Return Policy:
- Participants who need to change their appointment are encouraged to contact Western Workforce Skills Training Centre as early as possible.
- Appointment changes and rescheduling are subject to availability.
- Participants who arrive unprepared for fit testing, including participants with facial hair that interferes with the respirator seal, may be required to reschedule their appointment.
Duration
20 minutes
Course Fee
$40 + GST
Language
English
Class Location
City Centre 3 or Scott Road
In-person only
Appointments
N95 Mask Fit Testing is available by appointment. Participants are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes prior booking and follow all pre-appointment requirements to avoid delays or the need to reschedule their test.
Certificate
A certificate is issued upon successful completion of the N95 Mask Fit Testing appointment. Certification is valid for one (1) year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A: N95 Respirator Fit Testing is recommended for healthcare workers, construction and trades workers, cleaning and building service workers, laboratory and clinical personnel, students completing practicum or workplace placements, and anyone who is required to wear a tight-fitting N95 respirator as part of their job or workplace respiratory protection requirements.
A: No. An N95 mask is included as part of the fit testing fee.
A: Facial hair that interferes with the sealing surface of the respirator must be removed before the appointment to allow the N95 respirator to form an appropriate seal.
A: WorkSafeBC requires respirator fit testing to be completed at least once every year to ensure that the respirator continues to provide an effective seal and proper fit. A new fit test may also be required sooner if you change the brand, model, or size of the mask, or if there are changes to your physical condition that could affect how the respirator fits your face.
A: Yes. Participants who successfully complete the fit testing appointment will receive an N95 Mask Fit Testing certificate.