🔍 Click to Expand: PortaCount Respirator Fit Testing Training Overview
The PortaCount Respirator Fit Testing Training Program is designed to equip professionals with the essential knowledge and skills required to accurately conduct respirator fit tests using the PortaCount® Pro and Pro+ fit testers. This comprehensive course ensures adherence to safety standards and provides a robust understanding of equipment operation, daily checks, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Participants will learn how to set up, operate, and manage the PortaCount fit testing systems. The course covers topics such as equipment unpacking, calibration, conducting fit tests, recording results, and using advanced database tools to manage fit test data effectively.
📌 Key Learning Modules:
- Introduction & Overview: Understanding the purpose of respirator fit testing, the significance of proper respirator fit, and an overview of the PortaCount® Pro and Pro+ systems.
- Equipment Setup & Operation: Step-by-step instructions on unpacking, verifying shipment, setting up the tester, and navigating the touch screen interface, sampling ports, and electrical connections.
- Conducting Fit Tests: Detailed procedures for preparing the tester (including filling the alcohol cartridge and attaching flash drives), running daily checks, and executing the fit test protocol with precision.
- Data Management & Reporting: Guidance on selecting databases, recording fit test results, and generating detailed reports using advanced database tools and FitPro+ software.
- Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Essential practices for routine maintenance, calibration, nozzle cleaning, and resolving common operational issues to ensure optimal performance.
✅ Upon Completion:
Participants who successfully complete the PortaCount Respirator Fit Testing Training Program will be able to:
- ✅ Operate and maintain the PortaCount fit testers in both stand-alone and external control modes.
- ✅ Conduct comprehensive fit tests following industry standards and regulatory guidelines.
- ✅ Perform daily checks and troubleshooting to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
- ✅ Manage and analyze fit test data effectively using advanced database tools and generate detailed reports.
- ✅ Apply best practices in respirator fit testing to enhance workplace respiratory protection programs.
Upon meeting all course requirements, participants will receive a PortaCount Respirator Fit Testing Certification, recognized by industry professionals as a mark of proficiency in quantitative respirator fit testing and safety.