[MCOH-EH] Qualitative Fit Testing vs quantitative

[Hayes, Melanie E - OSHA]

Good afternoon,

To clarify, are you asking about respirator fit testing or hearing protector device fit testing for those in a hearing conservation program?

Best regards,

Melanie Hayes, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Co-Director, OSHA Graduate Nurse Internship Program

Office of Occupational Medicine and Nursing
Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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Washington, DC 20210
202-693-1961 (Office)
202-693-1647 (Secure Fax-attach cover letter to my attention)
Pronouns She/Her



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SHOULD have said ... migrated to QUANTITATIVE testing?    SO sorry for my confusion

From: Lesoski, Darryl
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Subject: Qualitative Fit Testing vs quantitative

Has anyone migrated to qualitative testing?

If so,


  1.  What did you use to get approval for the initial costs?
  2.  What is the true savings in time for the testers comparing both testing methods?
  3.  What device did you purchase?   Make and model
  4.  Did you have to develop a business plan for the change?  If so, can you share it?
  5.  What has been the experience by testers after the change?

We are contemplating the switch but will have to develop a SBAR (i.e. business plan) for such a purchase and would like to make sure we are moving in this direction for all the right reasons.

I am especially interested in efficiency of time when testing using the 2 methods as we deal with lack of clinical staff on a daily basis.  ☹


THANKS for your time and the willingness to share.   THANK YOU, Darryl


Darryl Lesoski, MD, MPH, FACOEM

System Medical Director – Occupational Health and Medicine, Employee Health
Munson Medical Center
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