What's Included
What to Expect During Your Assessment
Our qualitative respirator fit testing services provide everything you need to keep employees safe and your program compliant:
OSHA-Compliant Sensory Testing
Testing with approved agents (e.g., saccharin, Bitrex, isoamyl acetate, irritant smoke) to verify seal integrity.
Employee Instruction
Guidance on how to properly don, adjust, and seal-check respirators.
Real-Time Evaluation
Direct observation and sensory feedback confirm respirator performance.
Documentation & Recordkeeping
Complete compliance logs, expiration tracking, and retest schedules.
On-Site Testing Options
Conducted at your facility to minimize downtime and disruption.
WHO IS THIS SERVICE FOR
Compliant Fit Testing for High-Risk Work Environments
This service is designed for industries where workers use tight-fitting respirators and face airborne risks such as dust, fumes, vapors, or gases. Common sectors include manufacturing, auto repair, collision shops, painting, construction, and welding operations. If respirators are part of your safety program, OSHA mandates fit testing before use, annually, and when changes in equipment or employee conditions occur.
WHY IT MATTERS
Protect Workers and Meet OSHA Requirements
Improperly fitted respirators put employees at risk of exposure and employers at risk of citations, liability, and fines. Qualitative testing is a proven, OSHA-accepted method to ensure protection. By verifying each employee’s fit, you safeguard worker health, demonstrate due diligence, and maintain compliance during inspections.
How It Works
A Simple, Proven Process That Works Around You
Select Test Agent
We choose the appropriate OSHA-approved sensory agent for your respirators.
Prepare Employee
Workers are trained on donning, adjusting, and seal checking before the test begins.
Conduct Sensory Test
Employees perform exercises while exposed to the test agent; detection = fail, no detection = pass.
Client Success
Understanding Qualitative Fit Testing
Clear answers about how sensory-based fit testing works, OSHA rules, and GMG’s support for ongoing compliance.
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Protect Your Team with Proper Fit Testing
Protect your team and stay OSHA-compliant with GMG’s Qualitative Respirator Fit Testing. Schedule a consultation today to test, document, and safeguard your workforce with proven sensory-based methods.
