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Group Fit Testing: Increase Efficiency, Save Time
Respirator fit testing is essential for workplace safety and compliance but can be time-intensive when conducted one person at a time. Group Fit Testing eliminates the need for individual testing by allowing up to four employees to be fit tested simultaneously. Using their own PortaCount Fit Testing devices, multiple fit tests can be overseen by a single fit test administrator, saving personnel hours and helping reduce overhead costs.
The Group Fit Testing feature allows a fit test administrator to connect up to four PortaCount™ Fit Tester devices to one computer or tablet running FitPro™ Ultra software. This setup enables the administrator to run and manage up to four separate fit tests at once. FitPro Ultra software automatically splits the screen to accommodate the number of connected PortaCount devices, giving the administrator control over each fit test independently.
Each test subject would use their own computer or tablet with Client mode running on the FitPro Ultra Client software, which is linked to the administrator’s primary software. This allows tests to be started, stopped, and monitored asynchronously, ensuring a smooth and efficient testing process.
Key Benefits:
How Group Fit Testing Works
The Group Fit Testing feature allows a fit test administrator to connect up to four PortaCount™ Fit Tester devices to one computer or tablet running FitPro™ Ultra software. This setup enables the administrator to run and manage up to four separate fit tests at once. FitPro Ultra software automatically splits the screen to accommodate the number of connected PortaCount devices, giving the administrator control over each fit test independently.Each test subject would use their own computer or tablet with Client mode running on the FitPro Ultra Client software, which is linked to the administrator’s primary software. This allows tests to be started, stopped, and monitored asynchronously, ensuring a smooth and efficient testing process.
Key Benefits:
- Multiple Tests, One Administrator: Run up to four fit tests simultaneously, reducing the need for additional administrators.
- Flexible Testing Options: Test different respirator types (e.g., N95, full-face respirators) in a single session.
- Consolidated Data: All fit test data is stored in a unified database, streamlining record-keeping.
With Group Fit Testing, organizations can complete more fit tests in less time, while maintaining accuracy and efficiency. This feature reduces the administrative burden and offers flexibility to test various respirators simultaneously, all while consolidating results into one system.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
| Can I test more than one respirator type at a time? | Yes, you can. For example, one PortaCount Fit Tester unit could test employees on N95s, while another tests employees with full-face respirators. |
| Can I use Group Fit Testing with fewer than four PortaCount Fit Tester devices? | Absolutely! Group Fit Testing works with any number of devices, up to four. |
| Does Group Fit Testing support all protocols? | Yes, PortaCount Fit Tester devices can fit test any respirator type, manufacturer, model, or rating. |
| How many administrators do I need? | Only one administrator is needed to oversee the entire testing process. |
| Can I use older PortaCount Fit Tester models for Group Fit Testing? | Group Fit Testing is compatible only with fourth-generation models (8040 and 8048). |
| Where is the data from each PortaCount Fit Tester saved? Do I need to keep separate records for each device? | All records are consolidated into a single database, accessible from the primary computer running FitPro Ultra. |
Resources
| FitPro Ultra 4.2 Async Group Fit Testing - Administrator View | View |
| Group Fit Testing Feature | View |