Table 1.
Standard and Modified Fast Fit-Testing Protocols for Filtering Facepiece Respirators
| Fit-Test Exercise | Standard Protocol | Modified #Fast Protocol |
|---|---|---|
| Normal breathing, seconds | 60 | … |
| Deep breathing, seconds | 60 | … |
| Turning head side-to-side, seconds | 60 | 30 |
| Moving head up-and-down, seconds | 60 | 30 |
| Talking, seconds | 60 | 30 |
| Grimacing, seconds | 15 | …. |
| Bending over, seconds | 60 | 30 |
| Normal breathing, seconds | 60 | … |
| Total time, min | 7.2 | 2.5 |
| Ambient purge, ambient sample, mask sample | Beginning, before every exercise, and at the end | Beginning and end only |
| Sample time, seconds | 40 | 30 |