Respiratory protection program is applied to protect employees from breathing air contaminated with harmful smoke, fog, gas, cigarette, spray, steam or infectious material. The primary goal is to prevent airborne transmission by:
- Hazard elimination
- Substitution of less toxic substances
- Use of acceptable engineering controls such as enclosures, operation limitation and ventilation
- Create controls that change the way work is done through security policies, business practices, and job scheduling
When the above options are not possible to control airborne contaminants in the workplace environment, suitable respirators should be available for employees. The masks protect the user by removing particulate contaminants from the air (particulate respirators) or by respirators that remove air with cartridges / boxes that filter chemicals and gases. In order to protect the health of such an employee, each employee will be provided with a respirator when such equipment is required. The employer will provide suitable and suitable respirators for the intended purpose. Occupational Hygienists can advise on workplace chemicals for the selection of proper respiratory protection, while Infection Control can advise on the appropriate mask for infectious diseases.
Security Criteria
- CH 15-017 Respiratory Protection
- CH 15-014 Air Quality Concerns
- CH 15-055 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Accountability
Our Main Test Standards
TS EN 138
Respiratory protective devices-Fresh air respirators used for full-face mask, half-face mask or mouth-type mask - Features, experiments and marking
TS EN 405
Respiratory protective devices-Half masks with protective valves against gases or gases and particles-Properties, experiment, marking
TS EN 12083
Protective breathing apparatus - Hose breathing techniques (unmasked filters) - Dust filters, gas filters and combined filters - Features, experiments and marking
TS EN 136
Respiratory protective devices-Full face masks-Features, experiments, marking
TS EN 140
Respiratory protective devices-Half masks and quarter masks-Properties, experiments, marking
TS EN 402
Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained lung control demand type open circuit breathing apparatus with full face mask or mouthpiece assembly using compressed air - For escape - Rules, experiments, marking
TS EN 12942 / A1
Respiratory protective devices- Power-assisted filter devices with full-face masks, half-masks or quarter-masks- Features, testing and marking
TS EN 14435
Respiratory protective devices - Half-mask, self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus designed for use only with positive pressure - Rules, experiments, marking
TS EN 14593-1
Respiratory protective devices - Compressed air line breathing apparatus with demand valve - Part 1: Full face mask apparatus - Rules, experiments, marking
TS EN 14593-2
Respiratory protective devices - Demand valve, compressed air line breathing apparatus - Part 2: Positive pressure half mask apparatus - Rules, experiments, marking
TS EN 402
Respiratory protective devices-Self-contained, open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus for escape, with skin face mask and mouthpiece equipped - Features experiment and marking
TS EN 14683
Surgical masks - Features and test methods
TS EN 14529
Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus designed to contain a positive pressure lung controlled demand valve only for escape purposes - Rules, experiments, marking
TS EN 12942 / A2
Respiratory protective devices - Power-assisted filter devices with full-face masks, half-masks or quarter-masks - Features, testing and marking
TS EN 405 + A1
Respiratory protective devices - Filtered half masks with protective valve against gases or gases and particles - Properties, experiments and marking
TS EN 149 + A1
Respiratory protective devices - Half masks with filters for protection against particles - Properties, experiments and marking
TS EN 12942 / A2
Respiratory protective devices- Power-assisted filter devices with full-face masks, half-masks or quarter-masks- Features, testing and marking
TS EN 1827 + A1
Respiratory protective devices - Half masks with detachable filter without breathing valve for protection against gases and particles or particles only - Features, tests, marking
TS EN ISO 17510-2
Sleep apnea respiratory therapy - Part 2: Masks and application accessories
TS EN 1827 + A1
Respiratory protective devices-Detachable filter half masks without breathing valves for protection against gases or gases and particles or particles only - Properties, experiments, marking
TS EN 136 / AC
Respiratory protective devices-Full face masks-Features, experiments, marking
TS EN 136 / T1
Respiratory protective devices - Full face masks - Features, experiments, marking
TS EN 12083 / AC
Protective breathing apparatus - Hose breathing techniques (unmasked filters) - Dust filters, gas filters and combined filters - Features, experiments and marking
TS EN 14683
Medical face masks - Requirements and test methods
All members of our team have taken and passed the industry-recognized exam and practical assessment for the Face-to-Face Test and are accredited by the UAF Accreditation agency. Our team works closely to promote Best Practice with Human Health and raise awareness of the Face Fit Test. Our team also includes Evaluators in the EUROLAB Program.
Turkey and Europe covering the UAF Face Fit Tester with them accredited with over 20 years of experience in mask tests in Turkey have one of the highest number of accredited laboratories.
What Is Tested
All tight-fitting face parts users, such as respirators or compressed air breathing apparatus, require wear testing.
Why should you wear high performance respiratory protective equipment, if you do not fit the person wearing the mask correctly, you risk the protection given?
The fit-to-face test is a simple test that checks if a person's mask fits the face shape and size.
When properly worn, RPE (respiratory protective equipment) must protect the user from weather hazards (particles, dusts, gases, etc.). Recent research has shown that approximately 50% of the Face protection mask used does not provide the user with the default level of protection. The biggest reason for this is that it just doesn't fit!
While people come in all shapes and sizes, it is unlikely that a particular type or size of RPE face piece will suit everyone. The face fit test will help ensure that the chosen Mask is suitable for the user.
Morally, we are responsible for ensuring that workers go safely at home and not exposed to weather hazards during their work.
Legally, the face-to-face test is a requirement for Control of Hazardous Substances for Health, Here's Lead Regulation and Control of Asbestos Regulation. These regulations state that PPE should be “suitable” for its purpose - in this case it should protect the user from weather hazards.
All tight-fitting or tight-fitting face parts users require a face fit test for every mask they wear. All of the following are defined as 'close connections': full respirator masks (including positive pressure), escape kit masks, electric breathing masks, reusable half masks, and disposable half masks.
There are two types of tests, qualitative and quantitative, in the face fit test. For more information about which masks can be tested with what methods and what these tests contain, see our other information pages.
Ideally, the face fit test should be done at the mask selection stage so employers can ensure that the correct mask models and sizes can be purchased. Again, the face fit test should also be done regularly (usually every one, two or three years depending on the risk), or the user needs to lose or gain weight, have significant dental work, or gain scars, moles, or other facial features. the mask gasket meets the face.
We offer quantitative and qualitative tests
We perform two types of face fit tests, qualitative and quantitative, both match the individual's face shape with a compatible mask to ensure a tight seal.
Qualitative Test
It is used for disposable and half face masks only.
The individual wears a cap over the head and shoulders, and the tester sprays a bitter solution to the cap.
The user does a series of exercises, such as turning the head from side to side.
If the person can taste the solution, there is a break in the seal of the mask.
Quantitative Test
Used for all tight-fitting masks, including Full Face Masks.
The mask is attached to a particle counting machine (a Portacount).
The machine detects whether the particles in the air pass through a break in the seal on the mask.
At the end of the test, the machine will give a 'success' or 'failure'.