TSI Tempo™ Program vs Equipment Rental: How an EHS Manager Solved Fit Testing Challenges

The Challenge

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) team at an important US media company faced ongoing challenges with their respirator fit testing process. Respiratory protection is critical for ensuring workplace safety, but their existing system made the process inefficient and costly. With limited access to fit testing equipment, the company often had to rent units on short notice to meet OSHA compliance requirements. This created high recurring costs and left little flexibility for scheduling tests.

On top of that, the tight testing windows restricted the number of employees who could participate in the respirator protection program. These logistical and financial hurdles made it increasingly difficult to scale their fit testing to meet the growing demands of their workforce.

The Solution

To address these issues, the organization chose the TSI Tempo™ Program: a multi-year plan that offers the latest PortaCount™ Respirator Fit Tester with full-service coverage for a low monthly fee—including proactive device replacement each year. The program is designed to reduce long-term costs, eliminate downtime, simplify logistics, and provide flexibility and peace of mind. By adopting this solution, the team gained 24/7 access to fit testing equipment without the need for frequent rentals, saving both time and money.
 

The Tempo™ Program also includes predictable subscription pricing, enabling better budget planning. With this new approach, the EHS Manager could test more employees on a schedule that suited their operational needs, empowering them to maintain compliance while supporting workforce safety.

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"It is great that TSI is taking care of everything and provides a replacement unit every year, including consumables. This eliminates service downtime and unexpected costs for us."

EHS Manager

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The Results

The TSI Tempo™ Program is delivering significant improvements for the media company, including:

•    Cost Control: The predictable, budget-friendly subscription model - with no large upfront investment - reduced financial strain and simplified the company’s ability to allocate resources for fit testing.
•    Increased Testing Capacity: With dedicated equipment in-house, the EHS team could include more employees in their respiratory protection program, ensuring everyone who needed testing could be accommodated.
•    Greater Scheduling Flexibility: The ability to test employees on their own schedule eliminated the pressure of tight testing windows and last-minute rentals.
•    Peace of Mind: TSI manages all the process, including replacement of the instrument before calibration due date, as well as accessories and consumables every year. 

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"This program was surprisingly cost-effective, and if you value flexibility, that is another huge benefit."

EHS Manager

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Why Choosing the TSI Tempo™ Program?

The TSI Tempo™ Program makes respirator fit testing simple, affordable, and hassle-free. By offering the latest PortaCount™ technology and full-service package through a subscription model, it helps organizations to maintain compliance and protect employees—all while keeping costs under control, improving workflow and simplifying the process.

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