N95 and KN95 Mask Fit Testing (with OSHA Protocol).

In this video, various N95 and KN95 masks are fit tested using the OSHA Protocols during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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[drurubia]

Just had mines done today, EASY TEST!! No problem I did t smell anything, the only this is that they time you 1min per test you’ll be good

[firstchoicecpr]

I am a Fit Test Technician and you are correct on some topics and not on others. KN95's are not recognized as an approved N95 in America. KN95 is the Chinese version of our N95. NIOSH sets the manufacturing criteria for the N95's, The KN95's are not allowed here in Medical facilities because they don't meet the NIOSH criteria.

The N95's are a part of the Respiratory Protection Program required by OSHA. All the other "fluff" doesn't matter to most of businesses requiring the OSHA standard. They are just trying to be compliant and not be fined. You should have a quality fit test performed each year for each model mask you use to make sure it still fits correctly and you get a proper seal.

Micron here's a tip for you. How can you determine the micron size of the virus? The N95's filter out 95% of the particulates .03 microns or higher. That is a lot better than any other paper masks. No one can say what the micron size is for COVID. It fluctuates. If it's an aerosol, forget it. It's getting through. That's why were weren't allowed to sing, yell or be out doors with crowds for a while there.

The goal is to make sure the Bitrex or Saccharin does not make it's way into your mouth at any time while you are under the hood fit testing. Just do it right. AND NO FACIAL HAIR ON THE CHIN OR CHEEKS!

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[emilyreynolds]

Thank you for making this video, I feel that a lot of facilitators of training for students in healthcare will feel more comfortable offering fit testing for programs relating to offering care in LTC or areas where airborne illness are more common due to the nature of congestion. Thank you

[pulsar]

For those who do this at home, what can be sprayed to test the mask works?

[thcorg]

AND where in the actual fuck are we supposed to get a mask fit tested?

[liacorina]

Important to note head strap on N95's must be worn more to the top of the head not low over the ears as being demonstrated.

[CurtisThompson-ks]

So, I'm not seeing a sensitivity test prior to testing here. The 3M guide explains to wear the hood with no mask, pump 10 sprays inside the hood. If the wearer can't taste it (it's taste, not smell), then you do 10 more and again another 10 if not detected. No more than 30 total. If they still cannot taste it the testing stops. Whenever you taste it, say 13 pumps, that counts as 20 and you note 20. doing this determines sensitivity of the person. You must wait at least 15 minutes or longer after the sensitivity test and should drink water to help remove the taste. When testing starts, after donning the respirator and putting the hood back on, you begin with the same number of pumps of the sensitivity test. Using the earlier example would be 20. Normal breathing for 1 minute. Then for each position tested you spray half as many in, so 10 in this case, and it's 1 minute for each position, heavy breathing, turning head, etc. Is that exceeding what the requirement is? Otherwise, how would you differentiate between people who are more sensitive to certain tastes?

[ifranksultan]

This is great video. Nice to see variations of masks. Our company has various CAN95 masks if needed being manufactured in brampton Ontario.

[brandnewnew]

Should you use the nebulizer on more than one person?

[HeidiLovesNYC]

How do you find a brand (the ear loop type) kn95 by Byd that doesn’t allow you to exhale out the top by your eyes?

[dantepeak]

This stuff is terrible tbh I did my fitting today it looks easy but it is not. The chemicals they spray is strong and asthma patients have to be careful bc it can cause reaction. If you r claustrophobic take deeps breath and don’t think to much bc it will get worst if panic. If u did two testing and still don’t get the right size take a long break or do it another day. Tbh this test is cruel I don’t think anyone should have to go through this since other places do it much quicker.