In a May, 2016 letter of interpretation, OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs answered this question: Question: If an employee with a neatly trimmed goatee is wearing a respirator and it does not interfere with the seal of the face piece or valve function, and has passed a fit test, does this meet the intent of the OSHA’s Respiratory Protection standard?

When your safety and your life depend on it, you need your equipment to fit properly. This is especially true in the workplace. Improper fit may prevent workers from performing their job duties safely and effectively.

OHD, Inc. has released FitTrackGold™, version 2.0.4.2. FitTrack Gold is software used to operate the OHD Quantifit® respirator fit tester.

TSI Incorporated has introduced FitPro+™ Fit Test Software for the PortaCount® Respirator Fit Tester.

OHD, Inc. has released FitTrackGold™, version 2.0.4.2. FitTrack Gold is software used to operate the OHD Quantifit® respirator fit tester.

According to OSHA, an estimated five million workers are required to wear respirators in 1.3 million workplaces throughout the U.S.

The new software is designed for expanded use and ultimate efficiency in respirator fit testing while maintaining the ability to provide the same trusted real-time results.

TSI PORTACOUNT® Respirator Fit Testers, with real-time fit factor technology, deliver the features you need for respirator training and accurate fit testing.