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Respiratory Fit Testing

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Respiratory Fit Testing is required annually for anyone who uses a respirator in order to ensure a proper fit. Respiratory fit testing will take place on Tuesday, March 3rd in Memorial Hall, Room 308 starting at 9:00 am. Please book a 15 minute time slot through Megan in HR. Individuals must take their respirator or purchase one for the fit testing. As per the CSA Standard, faces must be clean shaven in order to have a respiratory fit test. Note that fit testing and respiratory supplies are departmental costs. To register for a fit test time slot please contact ​Megan Gee at ​mgee@upei.ca or 566-0605. To view the Respiratory Protection Program please click on the first link on this webpage to see Section 4.9 in the UPEI Laboratory Safety Manual : http://www.upei.ca/hr/health-and-safety/lab-safety * Prior to using a respirator, individuals are required to complete a UPEI Respirator User Screening Form and send it to Megan in HR. This form is located at the above link under "Appendices" (App.T, p.113-115). *Please note: If UPEI is closed on March 3rd due to inclement weather, fit testing will be rescheduled for the following day March 4th in Andrew Hall, Room 142.