Respirator Fit Test (Qualitative)
A qualitative fit test can detect whether the respirator is permitting leaking into the faceplate by using your sense of taste, smell, or response to an irritation. As opposed to assessing the actual amount of leakage, this is measured as pass/fail and just indicates whether a leak has been detected. Elastomeric respirators, which just cover your mouth and face, and half-face respirators, such as N95s, are typically fitted using qualitative fit testing.
A qualitative fit test can detect whether the respirator is permitting leaking into the faceplate by using your sense of taste, smell, or response to an irritation. As opposed to assessing the actual amount of leakage, this is measured as pass/fail and just indicates whether a leak has been detected. Elastomeric respirators, which just cover your mouth and face, and half-face respirators, such as N95s, are typically fitted using qualitative fit testing.
A qualitative fit test can detect whether the respirator is permitting leaking into the faceplate by using your sense of taste, smell, or response to an irritation. As opposed to assessing the actual amount of leakage, this is measured as pass/fail and just indicates whether a leak has been detected. Elastomeric respirators, which just cover your mouth and face, and half-face respirators, such as N95s, are typically fitted using qualitative fit testing.
