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Mask Fit Testing – Stay Compliant and Protected

Mask fit testing is a legal and essential part of ensuring respiratory safety in Australian workplaces. Under WHS and OHS regulations, employers have a duty of care to provide a safe working environment. For anyone required to wear a tight-fitting respirator, mask fit testing is mandatory to confirm the mask forms an adequate seal to the wearer’s face.

Is Respirator and Mask Fit Testing Legally Required in Australia?

Yes. Employers must comply with national and state-based workplace health and safety laws. If workers are required to wear tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment (RPE) in environments with airborne contaminants, they must undergo a fit test to confirm the mask is effective for their face shape and size.

Fit testing must be performed:

• Before entering a hazardous environment

• When switching to a different make, model, style, or size of respirator

• If facial changes occur (e.g. weight fluctuation, dental work, facial surgery)

• Annually, as part of an ongoing respiratory protection program

Workers must also be clean-shaven where the respirator makes contact with the face to ensure a proper seal.

Our Mask Fit Testing Services

At Fit Test Clinic, we provide quantitative mask fit testing using state-of-the-art PortaCount technology. Our testing complies with the AS/NZS 1715 standard and is suitable for:

• Disposable half-face respirators (e.g. P2/N95 masks)

• Reusable half-face masks

• Full-face reusable respirators

• Tight-fitting powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs)

• Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

We understand that everyone’s face is different. No single mask will fit all users, which is why mask fit testing is so important. A good fit is essential to achieve the respirator’s assigned protection factor (APF). Our trained professionals ensure each person is fitted with a mask that matches their facial features and provides an effective seal.

On-Site and Clinic-Based Testing Available

Our fit testing clinic operates 24/7, including weekends and after-hours, to suit your work schedules. We offer:

• Mobile on-site testing at your workplace (ideal for teams)

• Individual appointments at our clinics in Melbourne CBD, Victoria and group courses at Martin Place, Sydney

Both locations are easily accessible via public transport, with nearby car parking available.

Why Fit Test Clinic?

✅ Nationally Compliant – We follow AS/NZS 1715:2009 standards and align with updated ISO guidelines
✅ Industry Experience – Our fit testers are qualified OHS professionals with real-world expertise
✅ Hands-On Support – We provide 3 months of post-test support and advice
✅ Convenient Scheduling – Flexible times for shift workers and urgent testing needs
✅ Comprehensive Reports – You receive official test results and pass/fail documentation for your records

Need guidance on your workplace’s Respiratory Protection Program (RPP)? We also offer expert consulting to help implement or review your program to meet legal and safety standards. We also offer consultancy services to support your Respiratory Protection Program (RPP), helping you make informed, compliant decisions about mask use and worker safety.

Book Your Mask Fit Testing Today

Whether you’re an individual needing certification or a safety manager organising testing for your team, Fit Test Clinic is your trusted partner for mask fit testing in Australia.

📞 Call 1300 153 438 to book your fit test
🕒 Flexible times — we work around your schedule
📍 Richmond (VIC) & Martin Place (NSW) — or we come to you!

Trusted Across Industries

We work with professionals and teams across a wide range of sectors, including:

• Healthcare & aged care

• Construction

• Emergency services

• Manufacturing & chemical industries

• Local government

• Mining & heavy industry

Protect your team. Comply with the law. Book your mask fit testing today.

Useful External Resources – Fit Testing

• 😷 Safe Work Australia – Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)
  National guidance on when RPE is required, types of respirators, and fit testing responsibilities.

• 📘 Safe Work Australia – Model Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and Facilities
  Includes details on ensuring respiratory protection through proper fit testing and selection.

• 🛡️ WorkSafe Victoria – Respiratory Protective Equipment
  Practical advice and compliance information specific to fit testing in Victorian workplaces.

• 📄 AS/NZS 1715:2009 Standard – Selection, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Equipment (Reference)
  (Note: Paid standard) This is the key standard referenced for RPE fit testing requirements in Australia and New Zealand.