Objective result
Ambient aerosol CNC measurement produces a numerical fit factor and not a subjective taste response.
Recognised protocol
AccuFIT Pro 9000 testing using a recognised quantitative protocol selected for the proper respirator type.
Worker-specific record
The result records the person and the exact respirator make, model, style and size tested.
Why fit testing matters
The respirator may be compliant. The fit is still personal.
Where work relies on a tight-fitting respirator, the face seal has to work on the individual wearer. Fit testing verifies the exact make, model, style and size before use. SafeWork NSW guidance says it should also be repeated when a different respirator is issued, after a relevant facial change and at least annually. A written record should identify the method, respirator and result. Fit testing is one part of a respiratory protection program; relevant Australian guidance includes AS/NZS 1715:2009 and AS/NZS ISO 16975.3:2023.
- BEFOREFirst use of a tight-fitting respirator
- WHENEVERThe make, model, style or size changes
- AFTERWeight, dental, scarring or other facial changes
- AT LEASTOnce every 12 months
One method. Three common tight-fitting respirator groups.
Disposable P2 / N95-style masks
Testing for tight-fitting disposable particulate respirators used in asbestos, silica, healthcare and hazardous-dust work.
Half-face respirators
Testing for compatible 3M, Sundström, KASCO and other reusable half-face respirators fitted with suitable particulate filters.
Full-face & tight-fitting powered facepieces
Testing for full-face respirators and tight-fitting facepieces used with PAPR or supplied-air systems. Loose-fitting hoods do not require fit testing.
Clear pricing
Book one person or the whole crew.
Same-week appointments are subject to availability. On-site pricing depends on location, team size and testing conditions.
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Most common
Individual fit test
$75
per person, incl. GST
One respirator, approximately 20 minutes, with certificate and fit-factor report issued on the spot.
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Crew booking
$59
per person, incl. GST - 5+ people
Book the team into one block at Auburn. Retests or additional respirators may require more time.
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Respirator + filters + fit test
From$150
per person, incl. GST
Includes an eligible reusable half-face respirator, compatible particulate filters and one fit test. Final price depends on the selected model.
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On-site testing
POA
Sydney metro
We bring the equipment to a suitable clean indoor testing area at your workplace. Quote based on location and numbers.
- Five-minute comfort assessment
- Quantitative CNC test
- Numerical fit factor
- Pass/fail certificate
- Fit-test card
- Clear next steps if the mask fails
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
Evidence your workplace can actually use.
A useful test should give your team evidence, not uncertainty.A fit test is specific to the wearer and the exact respirator tested. Your record shows what was tested, which protocol was used and whether the required fit factor was achieved.
A pass is not a blanket approval.
It does not transfer to another person, make, model, style or size, and it does not replace correct RPE selection, training, maintenance or a user seal check before every use.
| Test scope | Included as standard |
|---|---|
| Wearer identification and test date | ✓ |
| Respirator make, model, style and size | ✓ |
| Test method and protocol | ✓ |
| Exercise results and overall fit factor | ✓ |
| Clear pass/fail outcome | ✓ |
| Certificate, report and fit-test card | ✓ |
Verified competence
RESP-FIT accredited quantitative fit testing.
All testing is conducted by a RESP-FIT accredited fit tester using quantitative ambient aerosol condensation nuclei-counting (QNFT-CNC).
- ACCREDITATION ID302243
- CURRENT TO31 May 2029
- METHODQNFT-CNC
- BASED INAuburn, NSW
Auburn appointments and practical team testing.
Auburn fit-testing facility
5 Melissa Street, Auburn NSW 2144. Suitable for individual appointments and scheduled crews, with parking on site.
On-site across Sydney
Available by arrangement for teams. We require a suitable clean indoor area, stable conditions and enough time for each wearer and respirator.
Who we support
Fit testing for high-risk work and controlled environments.
From booking to certificate.
Book the wearer
Choose Auburn or request an on-site crew booking. Allow around 20 minutes per mask.
Bring the right equipment
Bring the actual respirator, compatible filters and any head-worn PPE used with it at work.
Don and check
The clean-shaven wearer dons and adjusts the respirator, performs a seal check and completes a comfort assessment.
Complete the exercises
The wearer follows the quantitative protocol while the AccuFIT measures inward leakage.
Receive the result
Get the fit factor, pass/fail result, certificate and fit-test card before leaving.
COMMON QUESTIONS
What the wearer and employer need to know.
Unsure whether your respirator can be tested? Send us the brand, model, size and quantity before booking.
What is quantitative respirator fit testing? +
Ambient aerosol CNC testing compares particle concentration outside the respirator with the concentration inside it while the wearer completes a defined exercise protocol. The ratio produces a numerical fit factor.
How long does one fit test take? +
Allow around 20 minutes per person for one respirator, including donning, the five-minute comfort assessment, testing and issuing the result. Retesting or trying another respirator will take longer.
Do I bring my own respirator? +
Bring the actual make, model, style and size you intend to wear, plus compatible filters and any head-worn PPE used with it. Suitable respirators are also available to purchase, but the wearer must select, don and adjust the respirator themselves before testing.
How often is fit testing needed? +
Before first use of a tight-fitting respirator, whenever the make, model, style or size changes, after a facial change that could affect the seal, and at least annually. Workplace-specific requirements may call for a shorter interval.
What happens if the respirator fails? +
A failed result does not automatically mean the respirator is defective. After checking donning and condition, the wearer may need a different size, style, model or make. The alternative must be fit tested before use.
Does one pass cover other masks? +
No. The result applies only to that wearer and the exact make, model, style and size recorded. It does not carry over to another respirator or another person.
Can you test a whole crew on site? +
Yes. Team bookings are available at Auburn, and on-site testing can be arranged across Sydney. Send the location, number of wearers and respirator types for availability and a quote.