News and Events

On August 29th, the AIOH and RESP-FIT hosted a webinar on "The Evolution of the Fast Fit Test Protocol" which was presented by Gregory M. Olson, Jr from TSI. TSI also provided a brief update on the more advanced PortaCount™ Respirator Fit Tester software developments around improvement to centralised record-keeping capabilities. See recording of the webinar [...]

RESP-FIT is aware of various practices being requested and performed as part of respirator fit tests that breach validated fit test protocol and standard requirements and have have put together a postion statement on "non-compliant practices". The document (PDF) can be downloaded or is detailed below. Summary RESP-FIT is aware of various practices being requested [...]

As part of the ongoing adoption of the ISO Respiratory Protection Standards, Standards Australia has now adopted the ISO Respiratory Fit Testing Standard as a local standard. The local designation is AS/NZS ISO 16975.3:2023, an identical adoption of ISO 16975.3:2007. AS/NZS ISO 16975.3:2023 specifies guidance on how to conduct fit testing of tight-fitting respiratory protective […]

The AIOH and RESP-FIT conducted a webinar on Friday 25th August 2023 which provided an update on the ISO Respiratory Protective Devices Standards, bringing this global Standard back to home. Standards are used to demonstrate conformance to local regulations regulations/laws/ laws. There is a new set of globally harmonised standards for respiratory protective devices (RPD) […]

RESP-FIT is pleased to announce that Resources Safety & Health QLD (RSHQ) have signed on as an RESP-FIT partner. RSHQ is the regulatory body who are responsible for administering safety and health legislation applying to Queensland resources industries Coal Mining, Mining & Quarrying, explosives, and Petroleum & Gas. Having RSHQ signing on as a RESP-FIT […]

RESP-FIT has been hearing feedback through its approved training providers and observing through the accreditation process a common misunderstanding/confusion around when to select the <99% filtering efficiency for condensation nuclei counter (CNC) instrument during the respirator set-up. RESP-FIT has published a document to help provide clarity on when it is to be selected and why […]

Recently ExamSoft published a case study on RESP-FITs’ use of the ExamSoft software platform. ExamSoft is the online platform behind the scene that RESP-FIT uses to administer the Stage 1 Exam and the STage 2 practical video assessment. RESP-FIT decided to pursue an online assessment model during its development (pre-pandemic) to ensure program accessibility when […]

The Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH) is excited to announce that the Restoration Industry Association Inc. (RIA) Australasia has signed on to be RESP-FIT Partner. RESP-FIT is Australia’s Respirator Fit Testing training and accreditation program. A program that is a vital part of any workplace that relies on respiratory protection to keep workers safe. […]

RESP-FIT is aware of the recent adoption of a beard covering technique being used in fit testing tight fitting respirators, particularly in Healthcare. This technique, known as the Singh Thatta,  involves the use of an exercise resistance band wrapped around a wearers chin/beard and tied up on top of the head to create a smoother […]