Training of Qualitative Adjustment Tests (Fit-Test)
Short Term Courses (less than 2 hours)
Thousands of workers are exposed on a daily basis to contaminants such as asbestos, crystalline silica, biological agents, gases, fumes, etc. In spite of source control methods, it is important that the worker be equipped with personal protection. However, what good is protection if it is poorly used or badly adjusted? The objective of this training is to teach the methods of use of these protections and to perform a fit-test.
Training Objectives
- Know how to identify the dangers and know the preventive measures
- Know how to choose the appropriate equipment
- Methods of using respirators
- To know the maintenance conditions and life span of the masks used
- How to store respirators
- Perform the “qualitative” fit-test
Duration of the Course
Approximately 1 hour for the training and an additional 15 minutes per participant for the fit-test.
Target Audience
Toute personne qui peut être assujettie au port d’un appareil de protection respiratoire ou à la gestion d’un programme de protection respiratoire.
Topics Addressed
- CNESST Construction Action Plan
- Overview of the law and standards in force
- Sampling
- Contaminants
- Types of respirators
- Filters and cartridges
- Maintenance and inspection
- Storage
- Qualitative fit-test
Other Relevant Information
Pedagogical approach
Oral presentation by trainer, interaction with participants
Materials provided to participants
Participant workbook, checklist
Evaluation method
Quiz on the knowledge transmitted during the training and completion of the fit-test
Certification given
Certificate card (wallet format)
