| Respiratory
Questionniare/Form Review |
| A
respiratory questionnaire is used to identify various or chronic
respiratory ailments |
| Qualitative
Fit Test |
| All respirators
that rely on a mask-to-face seal need to be annually checked with
either qualitative or quantitative methods to determine whether
the mask provides an acceptable fit to a wearer. The qualitative
fit test procedures rely on a subjective sensation (taste, irritation,
smell) of the respirator wearer to a particular test agent while
the quantitative use measuring instruments to measure faceseal leakage.
The relative workplace exposure level determines what constitutes
an acceptable fit and which fit test procedure is required. For
negative pressure air purifying respirators, users may rely on either
a qualitative or a quantitative fit test procedure for exposure
levels less than 10 times the occupational exposure limit. Exposure
levels greater than 10 times the occupational exposure limit must
utilize a quantitative fit test procedure for these respirators.
Fit testing of tight-fitting atmosphere-supplying respirators and
tight-fitting powered air-purifying respirators shall be accomplished
by performing quantitative or qualitative fit testing in the negative
pressure mode. |
| Spirometry |
| Spirometry
(meaning the measuring of breath) is the most common of the Pulmonary
Function Tests (PFTs), measuring lung function, specifically the
measurement of the amount (volume) and/or speed (flow) of air that
can be inhaled and exhaled. Spirometry is an important tool used
for generating pneumotachograph to assessing conditions such as
asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, and COPD. |
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| For more information
on respiratory services, please contact Melissa
Starn |
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