When centralizing PortaCount™ Fit Tester's software databases via SQL Server isn’t an option, standardizing your respirator and personnel lists remains a vital step. By maintaining consistent lists, you reduce human error, improve data accuracy, and save valuable time during fit testing. Rather than entering new data for each test, administrators can select from pre-approved lists, avoiding inconsistencies like “3M Scott AV-3000” vs. “3M AV 3000,” which can complicate data analysis.

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Why Standardization is Essential for Multi-Device Usage

Standardization is beneficial for a single fit test administrator, but its importance grows significantly when multiple computers or tablets are used with independent local instances of PortaCount™ Respirator Fit Testers. If results from different devices need to be merged into a master file, standardized respirator and personnel lists ensure uniform output, making the process of combining data smoother and more reliable.

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Managing Static and Dynamic Lists

While your respirator list may remain relatively static, your personnel list will likely need regular updates, especially as new employees are added to the Respiratory Protection Program. When first setting up your program with PortaCount™ Respirator Fit Tester's software the bulk importing personnel lists across all devices is highly beneficial. After that, new personnel can be added manually, or you can choose to update and re-import a standardized list periodically.

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How to Standardize and Bulk Import Lists

The process of standardizing respirator and personnel lists is straightforward. Simply export the CSV template provided, enter your data in the required format, and import the file into PortaCount Fit Tester's software on each device. For a step-by-step guide, please refer to our detailed instructions avaiable in resources below. 

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Resources

Standardizing People Records including Custom Fields Manually or in Bulk

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