Qualitative fit testing (QLFT) is a pass/fail method used to determine whether a respirator properly fits an individual's face and provides an effective seal. Unlike quantitative testing, which measures actual leakage, qualitative testing relies on the user's ability to detect a test agent through taste, smell, or irritation.
This test is OSHA‑approved and commonly used for half‑face respirators, including N95 filtering facepieces, in non‑IDLH environments.
Per OSHA 1910.134, anyone wearing a tight-fitting respirator must be fit-tested before initial use and at least annually thereafter.
A typical QLFT session takes about 15–20 minutes and includes:
Note: Full-face respirators require quantitative fit testing.
A typical QLFT session takes about 15–20 minutes and includes:
$55.00 + hst per person (includes test & documentation).