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Here is some sample content from N95 Fit-Testing:

	POLICY: All staff members in contact with patients will be fit-tested for the N95 dust mist respirator. This shall be done on initial hire and annually thereafter. OSHA has issued a final rule on respiratory protection healthcare workers HCWs. The revised standard has added a new fit-testing protocol. The new protocol, known as Controlled Negative Pressure CNP REDON requires three 3 different test exercises followed by two 2 redonnings of the respirator. The three 3 test exercises, in order of administration, are normal breathing, bending over and head shaking. RESPONSIBLE...
Second excerpt:
	...second nebulizer labeled Fit-Test Solution #2 Sensitivity Test: This test is done to assure the person being fit-tested can detect the sweet taste of the test solution at very low levels. The Sensitivity Test Solution is a very dilute version of the Fit-Test Solution. Subject should not eat, drink or chew gum for 15 minutes before the test. Have the test subject put on the hood and collar assembly without a respirator. Position the hood forward so that there are about six 6 inches...