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QUANTITATIVE FIT TESTING – THE GOLD STANDARD FOR RESPIRATORY HEALTH
THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER RESPIRATOR FIT TESTING Ensuring a proper respirator fit is critical for workplace safety, especially in...

Rebekah McCutcheon
Sep 68 min read


WHY USE A POWERED AIR PURIFYING MASK? (ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE FACIAL HAIR)
If you’ve got a beard and work in an environment where respiratory protection is required, chances are you’ve run into the challenge of...

Rebekah McCutcheon
Sep 65 min read


DIFFERENCE BETWEEN P1 AND P2 MASKS: UNDERSTANDING RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
WHAT IS A RESPIRATOR, AND WHAT IS A P1 AND P2 MASK? A respirator is a protective device designed to help protect the wearer from inhaling...

Rebekah McCutcheon
Sep 67 min read


AMD P2 MASKS: WHAT THEY ARE, HOW THEY COMPARE, AND WHEN YOU SHOULD USE THEM
There’s a lot of confusion out there about respirator masks — especially when it comes to AMD P2 Masks. Are they the same as N95s? Do...

Rebekah McCutcheon
Sep 63 min read


EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT POWERED AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATORS (PAPR)
WHY USE A POWERED AIR PURIFYING MASK (PAPR)? A Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) is a highly effective solution for respiratory...

Rebekah McCutcheon
Sep 65 min read


Safe Work Australia’s New Silica Dust Code of Practice 2025 – What Businesses Must Know
Safe Work Australia has released the updated Silica Dust Code of Practice 2025, introducing stricter rules for managing respirable crystalline silica (RCS). Key changes include the new Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) of 0.05 mg/m³, mandatory silica risk control plans for high-risk work, a nationwide engineered stone ban, and tougher requirements for respirator fit testing. Learn what these updates mean for your business and how to stay compliant.

Rebekah McCutcheon
Sep 14 min read


AUS/NZ RESPIRATORY PROTECTION STANDARDS - AS/NZS 1716:2012, AS/NZS 1715:2009
AS/NZS 1716:2012, AS/NZS 1715:2009 - The AUS Respirator Protection Standards and What They Mean To You Why Respiratory Protection Matters...

Rebekah McCutcheon
Apr 38 min read


MASK FIT TEST FOR STUDENTS
Fit Test Australia - The Leading Mask Fit Test For Students If you’re preparing for clinical placements in healthcare or aged care,...

Rebekah McCutcheon
Mar 38 min read


MASK FIT TESTING AND FIT CHECKING - WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
Understanding the difference between a Mask Fit Test and a Mask Fit Check At Fit Test Australia, we know the world of mask fit testing...

Rebekah McCutcheon
Feb 1913 min read


FIT TEST AUSTRALIA - MASK FIT TESTING MELBOURNE
WHAT IS MASK FIT TESTING? Mask fit testing is a process used to ensure that a respirator fits an individual correctly, forming an...

Rebekah McCutcheon
Jan 144 min read


CHANGING YOUR RESPIRATOR FILTERS, PARTICULATE OR GAS AND VAPOUR
HOW IMPORTANT ARE YOUR RESPIRATOR FILTERS? There are two primary categories of respiratory protection: air-purifying respirators (APRs)...

Rebekah McCutcheon
Nov 29, 20246 min read


IMPLEMENTING A RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM (RPP)
Implement a Respiratory Protection Program to promote a healthy and safe work environment in line with the AS/NZS 1715:2009.

Rebekah McCutcheon
Jul 21, 20249 min read


WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR MASK FIT TEST
This article it to cover what to expect during your mask fit test, your safety is our priority. Every breath you take matters.

Rebekah McCutcheon
Apr 22, 20243 min read


HEALTHCARE RESPIRATOR MASK FIT TESTING P2/N95
If you are a healthcare worker or student about to go on clinical placement, this article will answer some of your most common questions.
michal797
Mar 14, 20245 min read


A DIRTY TOPIC. A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO CLEANING YOUR RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (RPE)
In today's fast-paced world, where the air we breathe is often laden with pollutants and harmful particles, safeguarding our respiratory...

Rebekah McCutcheon
Feb 9, 20247 min read


HEARING PROTECTION FIT TESTING - AKA - EAR FIT TESTING
Do You Know The Benefits of Ear Fit Testing? Hearing fit testing - or ear fit testing - is a method used to assess how well earplugs or...
michal797
Jan 12, 20245 min read


FIT TESTING A BEARD? THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING CLEAN SHAVEN WHILE WEARING A RESPIRATOR
The presence of facial hair creates gaps and impedes the respirator's ability to form a tight seal against the face/skin.
michal797
Jan 8, 20245 min read


IS A P2 MASK THE SAME AS AN N95
P2 and N95 differences.
All P2 masks found in healthcare have to undergo stringent processes to meet stringent approvals and standards.
michal797
Dec 20, 20236 min read


TYPES OF RPE - TO FIT TEST OR NOT TO FIT TEST, THAT IS THE QUESTION
What masks actually require a fit test? With such a broad spectrum of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) available we are here to...

Rebekah McCutcheon
Dec 9, 20237 min read


WHAT ARE GOOD FACE MASKS? AUTHENTIC VS IMITATION: THE IMPORTANCE OF THE FIT TEST FACTOR
Bought A Cheap Mask? Maybe Think Twice.. Our Guide To Good Face Masks We are here to distinguish the difference between authentic...

Rebekah McCutcheon
Nov 20, 20234 min read
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