The Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH) officially launched RESP-FIT during the AIOH Virtual Symposium which was run from the 30th November to the 3rd December 2020. It was launched by Diane Smith-Gander, Chair of SafeWork Australia. You can view her official launch video below.
RESP-FIT is a Respirator Fit Testing Training & Accreditation Program whose objective is to improve worker health protection of those wearing tight fitting respiratory protective equipment, through reliable respirator fit testing by competent fit testers in Australia by:
‒ Provision of a standardised training syllabus to improve respirator fit tester knowledge and skills
‒ Provision of an accreditation process to demonstrate competence (ISO 16975-3 Section 5)
RESP-FIT will provide guidance for workplaces to make an informed decision on RPE fit testing that is appropriate and suitable for their working environment and controls.
The RESP-FIT website www.respfit.org.au has information about the program and how to get involved and support RESP-FIT.
Diane Smith-Gander, Chair of SafeWork Australia Official Launch Video
If you have any further questions, please free to contact RESP-FIT via the Contact Us page or send an email to respfit@aioh.org.au
