Rebekah McCutcheon

If you've ever been fit tested or trained to wear a respirator, you've probably heard the term mask seal check - or fit check. But what actually is one, how do you do it, and most importantly: can you trust it? In this article, we break it all down clearly so you know exactly what a mask seal check is, when to use it, and what it can and can't tell you about your respiratory protection. What Is a Mask Seal Check? A mask seal check (also called a user seal check or fit check) is a quick,...

This article it to cover what to expect during your mask fit test, your safety is our priority. Every breath you take matters.

THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER RESPIRATOR FIT TESTING Ensuring a proper respirator fit is critical for workplace safety, especially in industries where exposure to hazardous airborne particles, chemicals, or infectious agents is a daily risk. Whether you work in healthcare, construction, mining, or hazardous materials handling, an ill-fitting respirator can compromise protection, putting workers at serious risk of inhaling harmful contaminants. To guarantee a secure fit, fit testing is required...