NOTE: Fit tests are REQUIRED for all cartridge-type half-mask and full face respirators, and for all N95 filtering facepiece respirators where use is deemed mandatory and not voluntary.

A fit test is available but not required for voluntary use of N95 filtering facepiece respirators.

Wayne State University will fit test employees with the same make, model, style, and size of respirator that will be used under the following circumstances:

• Before any of our employees are required to use any respirator with a negative or positive pressure tight-fitting facepiece
• Whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model, or make) is used
• At least annually
• Whenever the employee reports, or OEH&S, the PLHCP, employee's supervisor, or Program Administrator makes visual observations of changes in the employee's physical condition that could affect respirator fit. Such conditions include, but are not limited to, facial scarring, dental changes, cosmetic surgery, or an obvious change in body weight
• When the employee, subsequently after passing a qualitative or quantitative fit test, notifies the OEH&S, Program Administrator, supervisor, or the PLHCP that the fit of the respirator is unacceptable. That employee will be retested with a different respirator facepiece.

WSU uses TSI PORTACOUNT quantitative fit testing procedures.

To schedule a respirator fit test, call OEHS at 313-577-1200.