Qualitative fit testing relies on the user to detect the test agent by taste to determine that there is no leakage into a respirator. EHS uses Bitrex and Saccharin qualitative fit testing method for N95 respirators.
Please review the following information and the registration steps below.
Target Audience: All staff and students who require the use of an N95 Disposable respirator while performing activities at McGill University. This course provides Qualitative Fit Testing for N95 Disposable respirators measure the leakage into a respirator. This course is not intended for those who require fit testing for Elastomeric Reusable half-face or full-face respirators.
Duration: 2 hours (approximate)
Certification: Fit Test certificates are valid for up to 2 years. A hardcopy, wallet sized certificate is provided to the participant.
Cost: $75 for an in-person Fit Test, payable by FOAPAL. Students must reach out to their department administration so that the department may provide the FOPAL directly to rpp.ehs [at] mcgill.ca (EHS Respiratory Protection Program).
Location: 3610 McTavish, room 430
Additional Information: In order to ensure a proper seal with the respirator, the user must be clean shaven and long hair must be tied back. Facial piercings and jewelry may also need to be removed.
Do not eat, chew gum or drink anything (other than water) in the 30 minutes prior to your fit test appointment.
Do not purchase any equipment prior to attending the Fit Test. EHS has several N95 Disposable respirator models available for fit testing. If you require fit testing for a specific model of N95 respirator, you must bring a box of this N95 model with you to the fit test.
If applicable, bring any other Personal Protective Equipment you need to wear that might interfere with your respirator to the Fit Test session.
Registration steps:
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McGill students, staff and faculty must complete the online course and exam using the EHS Safety Training System - Web Training
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Once you have successfully passed the exam (80%), you may register for a Qualitative Fit Test for an N95 Respirator.
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You must complete the Health Validation Form and return it to rpp.ehs [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Health%20Validation%20Form) before your Fit Test appointment. IMPORTANT: if ‘Yes’ is answered to any of the questions in Section 2, then the user must have Section 3 completed by a physician before EHS is able to fit test you.
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If you have issues finding an available date, please rpp.ehs [at] mcgill.ca (email the Respiratory Protection Program).
DISCLAIMER: If you can’t attend your scheduled fit test session, you must formally cancel a minimum of 48 hours prior to the course's scheduled time to avoid the fit test fee charged to your FOAPAL.
DISCLAIMER: If you register for a Fit Test before successfully passing the online course and exam, your registration will be cancelled.
Fit test dates are available via Microsoft Bookings. If you have issues finding an available date, please rpp.ehs [at] mcgill.ca (email the Respiratory Protection Program).