What is a PortaCount machine?
The PortaCount® Respirator Fit Tester is a quantitative respirator fit tester. It features intelligent touchscreen solutions that support respiratory protection programs from training through compliance. *Tablet and laptop are not included with the instrument.
How does a PortaCount fit tester work?
The Portacount works by measuring the concentration of microscopic dust particles in the ambient air and then measuring the concentration of those dust particles that leak into the respirator. The ratio of these two concentrations is called the fit factor.
What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative fit testing?
The main difference between quantitative mask fit testing and qualitative mask fit testing is that quantitative testing objectively measures the amount of leakage (quantity) while qualitative testing relies subjectively on the users taste and smell to detect leakage.
How much does a Portacount cost?
The PortaCount® Pro+ Respirator Fit Tester 8038 eliminates the guesswork associated with tedious and error-prone qualitative fit test methods….Equipment Condition: New.
RATES | $2,295.00/mo $765.00/wk $255.00/day |
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AVAILABILITY | United States |
What does the Portacount measure?
It uses the microscopic particles that exist in ambient air to measure the fit factor directly. The PORTACOUNT measures the concentration of these par- ticles around the person’s head and then measures the concentration of those particles that leak into the respirator. The ratio of these two numbers is the fit factor.
What is a Portacount test?
The Portacount provides a direct assessment of respirator fit by comparing the concentration of ambient dust particles outside the facepiece to the concentration of particles that have leaked into the facepiece.
How much does a Portacount machine cost?
The PortaCount® Pro+ Respirator Fit Tester 8038 eliminates the guesswork associated with tedious and error-prone qualitative fit test methods….This item is offered by 3 suppliers. Get pricing and options or message suppliers.
RATES | $2,295.00/mo $765.00/wk $255.00/day |
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QTY AVAILABLE | 1 |
How does quantitative fit testing work?
Quantitative fit testing uses a machine to measure the actual amount of leakage into the facepiece and does not rely upon your sense of taste, smell, or irritation in order to detect leakage.
Can you do a quantitative fit test for N95?
Yes. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) (29 CFR 1910.134) requires respirator users to be fit tested to confirm the fit of any respirator that forms a tight seal on your face before using it in the workplace.
What is N95 companion?
N95-Companion™ Technology TSI’s N95-Companion uses an electro-mechanical method to challenge a mask with particles only in the range that will challenge the face seal and not the filter. For most filters, the Most Penetrating Particle Size (MPPS) is in the 200 to 400 nanometer (nm) range.
What are the two types of fit testing?
There are two types of fit tests: qualitative and quantitative. Qualitative fit testing is a pass/fail test method that uses your sense of taste or smell, or your reaction to an irritant in order to detect leakage into the respirator facepiece. Qualitative fit testing does not measure the actual amount of leakage.
What should you not do before a fit test?
A FIT does not require any specific diet or medication preparation since it will only react to a specific type of blood. Do not do the stool tests during your menstrual period or if you have active bleeding from hemorrhoids.