FT-30 FIT TEST APPARATUS - 3M Automotive

The 3M Automotive FT-30 FIT TEST APPARATUS is a professional-grade qualitative fit test kit designed for accurately checking the face-to-respirator seal on a variety of tight-fitting respirators. This essential tool helps organizations comply with occupational safety standards, ensuring that professional technicians and mechanics are properly protected when working in environments requiring respiratory protection. The FT-30 utilizes a bitter-tasting aerosol to provide clear and reliable fit test results.

Key Features

• OSHA Compliant: Meets the performance criteria for fit testing respirators under the current OSHA Standard for Respirator Protection: 29 CFR 1910.134, Appendix A.
• Bitter Taste Agent: Employs a denatonium benzoate solution to produce a distinct bitter taste, allowing test subjects to easily detect any leakage in the respirator's seal.
• Versatile Compatibility: Suitable for use with any particulate respirator or gas/vapor respirator equipped with a particulate pre-filter, including half-mask and some full-facepiece respirators.
• Complete Kit: Includes all necessary components for fit testing, such as a hood, collar assembly, two nebulizers, bitter sensitivity solution, bitter fit test solution, and laminated user instructions, all contained in a durable hard case for portability and organization.
• Ease of Use: Designed for fast and straightforward qualitative fit tests, making it an efficient solution for ongoing safety programs.

Applications

The 3M FT-30 FIT TEST APPARATUS is an indispensable tool for maintaining workplace safety and compliance. It is ideal for:

• Annual Respirator Fit Testing: Facilitates regular verification of respirator seals for all personnel.
• Safety Training and Compliance Sessions: Provides a practical method for demonstrating proper respirator fit during training.
• Industrial Hygiene Assessments: Supports industrial hygienists in evaluating respiratory protection programs.
• Workplace Compliance Officers: Assists in meeting regulatory requirements for respirator fit testing across various industries, including automotive repair, manufacturing, and construction.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: 3M Automotive
• Model Number: 54203
• Fit Test Agent: Bitter (Denatonium Benzoate)
• OSHA Compliant: Yes, per 29 CFR 1910.134, Appendix A
• Unit Weight: 2.60 lbs