The Challenge of Fit Testing in Healthcare For hospitals, ensuring proper respirator fit testing is critical to protecting healthcare workers. However, many facilities still rely on qualitative fit testing, a method that is not only time-consuming but also prone to human error. Data has shown that quantitative fit tests are much more reliable than the qualitative…
Imagine a worker preparing to enter a hazardous environment, relying on a respirator to protect them from harmful substances. How confident are they that their respirator will perform well when it’s needed the most? Any doubt about whether their mask fits appropriately could lead to hesitation, reduced compliance, and increased risk. Now, picture that worker…
Managing a respiratory protection program can be a complex task, especially when it involves both elastomeric and filtering facepiece respirators like N95s. Organizations often grapple with selecting the right fit testing technology, ensuring accurate documentation, and staying on top of compliance requirements. These challenges are magnified for workplaces juggling multiple testing devices or locations. Understanding…
In many workplaces dangers can hide in the air, making a properly fitted respirator vital for employee safety. But what happens when that protection fails due to oversight in performing fit testing? The consequences can be severe: preventable health issues for workers, hefty fines, legal battles, and a damaged reputation that is hard to rebuild.…
Choosing the right respirator for your workplace is key to ensuring OSHA compliance and you’re team’s health and safety. Here’s what to consider.
In this installment of the AeroFit Journey blog series, we speak with Dr. Gordon about his his passion for aerosol science and working on AeroFit.
Discover how Svantek’s Validation Tool revolutionizes workplace noise monitoring by ensuring accurate data and simplifying the validation process.
How did we decide on the name of AeroFit? With development of such an important product underway, we solicited input and feedback on the new product name from the entire team at OHD.
OHD, manufacturer of the QuantiFit2, is thrilled to announce support for the SYNAMAP fit test accreditation program in partnership with Ad Air Solutions.
Accomplished industrial hygienist, Dylan Staack, has joined OHD as the new Technical Applications and Development Manager.
