Mask Fit Testing

Requirements for Completion:

• Participants must be clean-shaven as this test cannot be performed with facial hair.
• Participants must not eat, drink, or smoke 60 minutes prior to their scheduled testing as it could interfere with the accuracy of the test results. This includes coffee, tea, and any other fluids other than water.

N95 Mask Fit Testing (Included Mask)

Brand-new N95 mask is included with your purchase.

Supported 3M N95 Models:
8210, 1860, 1860S, 1870

If your required N95 model is not listed, please bring it with you and we will accommodate your N95 Mask Fit Test in Miami, Hollywood, or Fort Lauderdale.

Best for healthcare, general workplace safety, and light industrial environments

Common industries include:

• Healthcare and medical offices
• Dental clinics
• Hospitals and long-term care facilities
• Home healthcare workers
• General workplace safety compliance
• Education and childcare settings
• Light industrial or warehouse environments

Half Face Respirator Mask Fit Testing (R95)

This option is for workers using reusable half-face respirators.

Participants must bring their own reusable 3M Half Face Respirator, including 5000 / 6000 / 7000 Series models, to the appointment.

Common Supported 3M Half Face Models:
5000, 5001, 5271, 6100, 6111, 6200, 6202, 6209, 6297, 6300, 6302, 6311, 6501, 6502, 6503, 7511, 7512, 7513

POP provides filters for testing purposes only. Replacement filters must be purchased by the mask wearer or employer.

Available for R95 Half Face Respirator Mask Fit Testing in Miami, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, and Broward County.

Best for construction, manufacturing, remediation, and industrial work

Common industries include:

• Construction and renovation
• Mold remediation
• Lead and asbestos abatement
• Painting, sanding, grinding, and woodworking
• Manufacturing and fabrication
• Chemical handling and cleanup
• Machining and metalwork
• Fiberglass insulation work
• Maintenance and industrial services

Full Face Respirator Mask Fit Testing (M3)

This option is required for workers using reusable full-face respirators.

Participants must bring their own reusable 3M Full Face Respirator, including 6000 / 7000 Series models.

Common Supported 3M Full Face Models:
6100, 6200, 6300, 6501, 6502, 6503, 7800S

POP provides filters for testing purposes only. Replacement filters must be purchased by the mask wearer or employer.

Available for M3 Full Face Respirator Mask Fit Testing in Miami, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, and surrounding areas.

Best for high-risk environments requiring maximum respiratory protection

Common industries include:

• Hazardous material handling
• Chemical plants and laboratories
• Industrial cleaning and chemical spills
• Mold remediation (heavy exposure)
• Lead and asbestos abatement
• Spray painting and coating operations
• Emergency response and industrial safety teams
• Manufacturing environments with chemical splash risks

What the Mask Fit Test Covers:

• Respirator selection
• Respirator limitations
• Sensitivity test and fit test
• Donning and user seal checks
• Storage and maintenance instructions
• Cartridge dating, change frequency and limitations.

CLASSROOM:

• Local in-person training
• Learn from experienced instructors
• Convenient locations and times for instructor-led skills check
• Satisfies OSHA workplace safety certification requirements

Certificate:

Upon successful completion, participants receive:

• Wallet-sized Mask Fit Certificate
• Valid for 1 year

Certification issued based on the respirator tested:

• N95 Mask Fit Certificate
• R95 Half Face Respirator Fit Certificate
• M3 Full Face Respirator Fit Certificate

If you have completed Mask Fit Testing previously, please bring your existing certificate.

If you do not see your required mask model listed, we can accommodate your Fit Testing if you bring your required mask. 

Course Length:

• 10 to 15 minutes in-class

Who Should Take This Course?

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) [Respiratory Protection Standard], [29 CFR 1910.134], requires that fit tests be conducted for those workers required to wear respiratory protection. Under this standard either a quantitative (QNFT) fit test or a qualitative (QLFT) fit test is acceptable. Your use of a Portacount to conduct quantitative fit testing is acceptable provided the tests are conducted according to the recommendations of the manufacturer of the respirator.

Mask Fit Certificate