Quantitative fit testing is the preferred testing method. The ambient aerosol condensation nuclei counting (CNC) method, using a Portacount® Plus instrument, has been selected as the quantitative fit ...

This means that the N95 mask does not fit properly and will not protect you from respiratory hazards. If you have facial hair, “fail” the fitting or have a medical reason you cannot safely use a N95 ...

If you have taken the Required Annual Education Topics for Clinicians, you have met the annual training requirement for respiratory protection and use of the PAPR. The HSE Fit-Test Team will ...

drop-in fit testing, a single port of call to arrange a fit test, and the use of a checklist. Trusts should ensure clear policies and guidelines, based on HSE guidance, are in place, and that robust ...

Introduction Faecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT) has been proposed by NICE to be used in patients fulfilling DG30 criteria (‘low risk but not no risk’ of colorectal cancer, i.e. 0.1–3% colorectal ...

Program highlights include workshops on respirator selection, qualitative and quantitative fit testing, and the use of respiratory protection and support equipment. Upon course completion students ...

Another pandemic remains the most likely catastrophic risk in the UK’s National Risk Register. However, as the memory of the Covid-19 ...