Fit Testing

The Purpose of Fit-Testing: Respirators are designed to reduce a worker's exposure to airborne contaminants. Respirators come in various sizes and must be individually selected to fit the wearer's face and to provide a tight seal. Respirators offer the best protection for workers who must work closely with people who have influenza-like symptoms. Influenza viruses are thought to be transmitted primarily by droplets through the air and contact with contaminated srufaces; it is prossible that transmission could also occur by small particulates.

JSH Fit-Testing is administered using an OSHA-accepted qualitative fit test protocol by the Employee Health Services Nurse. The employee will be tested with a health care particulate respirator.

Annual Fit-Testing is determined by the first letter of your last name, as follows:

January - A , B February - C , D March - E , F April - G , H

May - I , J June - K , L July - M , N August - O , P

September - Q , R , S October - T , U November - V , W December - X , Y , Z

Call the employee health services nurse at 570-398-0100 ext. 4244 to schedule your Fit-Test appointment.