Professional Respirator Mask Fit Testing, Fraser Valley $50

**Certified Respirator Fit Testing * British Columbia**

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Thousands Protected in Metro Vancouver - Fraser Valley

Why Choose FreeBird to conduct your Fit Test

Because I’m a Comprehensive and Thorough Respirator Fit Tester

Respirator Mask Fit Testing, Metro Vancouver / Fraser Valley BC is one of FreeBird Safety’s proficient services. Mandated by Worksafe BC Reg 8.40. If you need to donn (wear) an N95 respirator or a half face respirator due to a hazardous substance present, they must be fit tested. We make sure you achieve a seal, with no gaps between the respirator face piece and your face. If it doesn't seal, we have a multitude of options to ensure its achieved.

Trusted by the Medical Community

With over a decade of experience coupled with a vast knowledge in this field, is the reason why thousands of workers have chosen to place their health & safety into the hands of FreeBird Safety Services. For those justifications, this company has become one of the Leading Respirator Fit Testing firms for the Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley areas. Over 3000 Tested and Protected in 6 months during covid-19. Trusted by thousands of medical professionals and essential services for their health and safety during the same time.

Half Face Respirator Fit Tests

N95 Fit Testing

Full Face Respirator Fit Tests

How long does a Respirator Mask Fit Test take?

The time it takes to conduct a proper Respirator Fit Test under the CSA standards Z94.4-02 is approx. and hour. The actual test itself is conducted in just a few minutes. However, depending on the knowledge base of the one requiring the fit test, the narrative section/ training under the standards will take 30 to 45 minutes to deliver and answer any questions that may arise. The Information and Training are one of the 2 key elements to a successful Respirator Mask Fit Test. Especially for N95 cloth respirators

Instructional Training Narrative

The Instructional Training Narrative is delivered to every person at the same time, in a group setting. Therefore a group of 10 people can be fit tested in approx. 2 hours. Group sizes can be from 2 people and as many as 50. 1 respirator or 2, half face and or a N95, the Instructional Training Narrative time frame is based on those guild lines. if more information is required as per the requested respirators to be tested, times can increase.

Procedures for Conducting a Respirator Fit Test

Following the CSA Standard Z94.4-02 your workers will go through a instructional safety orientation in a group environment. Several important items will be conveyed to workers increasing their knowledge and training. Covered in this part of our service are detailed instructional on how to disassemble, clean and reassemble their respirators. The nature of most substances encountered in a workplace hence the reason why respirators are required is a must know subject. In addition to that, information of different HEPA filters and other cartridges along with storage and daily care is conveyed. Please see the form below for a greater illustration of information instructed during the process.

Pricing

Unfortunately, because our leaders have allowed prices of everything to virtually double in the past few years, we can no longer absorb the increased cost of our supplies and especially fuel price. Therefore, individuals and small groups up to 4 people will cost $50 per person. Larger groups over 10 will receive our structured price of $35 each. As we're a mobile service, distance and the price of fuel does influence our pricing as well.

(some restrictions apply).

Fit Test Form

We use our own Fit Test Form to document every aspect of a fit test as per the CSA Standard Z94.4-02. There's a lot more to it than just making sure a Face to Respirator Seal has been achieved. Anybody who is required to donn (to wear) a respirator must follow specific procedures in addition to all the legal requirements as per the safety governing body of the geographical location they are working in. These requirements are instructed to every person who requests Fit Testing. The Instructional Orientation is mandated by the CSA Standard Z94.4-02. Conducted verbally by a Professional Certified Respirator Fit Tester, each person during the I.O. fills out a Fit Test Form.

New Fit Test Form

The Qualitative Respirator Fit test Form for Workers has been revised for June 1st, 2022 and is under Revision IV. Additional areas we'll be covering in more detail during our testing procedures is the different Filter Cartridges and for companies to implement a Filter Exchange Program. This way a company can track the number of times a worker changes out their respirator filters.

Fit Testing Expertise, CSA Z94.4-02 Standard

Coming from a Masonry background back in the 80s and early 90s, wearing a respirator and following the CSA Z94.4-02 Standard was never part of the training. Neither was using Fit Testing Services. Besides, Silica Dust wasn't a topic we even talked about. It wasn't till later in my masonry career I learned the truth from a WorkSafe BC Occupational Safety Officer. Now as a 3M Certified Qualitative Respirator Fit Tester the knowledge obtained is passed on in addition to the criteria CSA Z94.4-02 Standard.

What FreeBird is Doing to Help

To minimize the risk to the medical staff of Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and the outskirt areas, they have requested FreeBird Safety Services to conduct a Fit Test on the respirators they have been using. It was an honor and a privilege to be asked to protect the healers who protect the population. For the medical personnel who find themselves here with questions, please download this Pdf Document I have generated on March 26, 2020.

Professional Respirator Mask Fit Testing

Professional Respirator Mask Fit Test is a must for all workers who are required to wear a respirator. A Qualitative Respirator Fit Test ensures a face-to-mask seal has been achieved. Thereby not allowing deadly substances from being inhaled into the lungs. Not having a fit test most likely would cause damage to your lungs or worse. Asbestos, Crystalline Silica (concrete dusk), Mold, Lead Paint Dust, and so on can eventually damage your lungs and cause death. Protect yourself.

CSA Z94.4-02 Narrative Instructed

Equally important, is that all Qualitative Respirator Fit Test will follow the CSA Z94.4-02 Standard. With attention to detail, workers will go through a 45 minute Instructional Orientation that includes the following:

What causes a seal breach in your respirator
Past lung issues and using a respirator
Explanation of what the letters and numbers mean ie, N95, P100 etc.
Differences in HEPA Filters, Cartridges, and differences in Brands
Complete respirator disassembling
Cleaning
Reassembling
Self-checks
Storage and Care
Nature of the substance they are working with
Decontamination

Irritant Smoke

Since VeriFit Irritant Smoke will be used while conducting fit tests, accordingly each test procedure takes about 15 minutes per worker. On condition that workers pass, each will receive a laminated wallet card, a copy of the test, and a double Ziplock storage bag. In addition, each worker will also receive 2 types of cleaning towels, a couple of hard hat stickers, and this company's business card. Respirator Mask Fit Test 101 Certifications have a maximum duration of 1 year. Furthermore, within that 1 year, if a facial change occurs, a new test will need to be conducted.

Some may ask these questions.

If so, just click on the linked question for the answer

"Why do I need a Respirator Fit Test?" or "Are Respirator Fit Test Required "

Servicing the Metro Vancouver area and Fraser Valley BC. Greater distances of travel can be requested depending on the number of workers requiring testing.

Respirator Fit Testing costs are $50.00 plus GST. per test

Discounts for Larger Groups

Gov. of Canada- Lead-Based Paint

Respirator Fit Testing Services

Fraser Valley Regional District

Agassiz Abbotsford Sumas Prairie Ruskin South Sumas Popkum Harrison Hot Springs Langley Mission Chilliwack Sardis Yarrow Hope

Professional Respirator Fit Testing at our Abbotsford BC location just made it so much easier for clients residing and or work in the Fraser Valley. Not having to fight traffic and venture into Vancouver, Burnaby or any other location west of the Fraser River Port Mann area saves you time and GAS.

Setting up in the Sumas Prairie has been a great choice and convenient for you. Come see us here.

We will even conduct fit test on a Sunday

or during your Graveyard Shift on request

Customers and Clients

From February 2020 through to the end of Summer 2020 due to Covid-19, over 2500 Medical and Dental Workers and their respective communities, First Responders and Essential Service Workers contracted FreeBird Safety to ensure their protection. That number now is well over 3200 at the end of summer 2022. Some of these clients and customer are:

Who are They

50 Dental Students at UFV Chilliwack

Coroners Personnel at The British Columbia Coroners Service

Superintendents and Workers for ADS Environmental Services

Superintendents and Workers for Traine Construction ,Construction and Development

The Maintenance Staff at Kent Institution

The Maintenance Staff at Mountain Institution

The Actor Alex Saxon on the set of Nancy Drew filmed in Vancouver

A Retired RCMP who is now with The Special Investigations Unit of ICBC

Last but Not Least, The Hundreds of Individual Construction and Industry Workers from The Fraser Valley through to Metro Vancouver British Columbia

Respirator Fit Testing Cost

Locally Qualitative Respirator Fit Testing.

Respirator Fit Testing Cost, Group Rates Available for Fit Testing Services.

Respirator Fit Testing Cost is $50.00 per Worker ask for group rates

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3M Certified. Hundreds and Hundreds of Workers Tested and Protected

Mike Winbow (604) 226-5933

[email protected]

WorkSafe BC Reg. 8.40

Sorry WCB Alberta has NO link to their regulations

Professionally Conducted * Low Rates

Single Test $50.00 Duel Masks $60.00 pair

(Group Rates)

Credit Cards Accepted

Serving these Geographical Areas

Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley Regional District, Agassiz, Abbotsford, Aldergrove, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, White Rock, Vancouver, Burnaby,

New Westminster, Richmond, Delta, Surrey, Langley, Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam , Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Mission, Chilliwack, Hope,

Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Okanagan, British Columbia

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Pricing Restrictions

As much as we dislike it, we can no longer charge $35.00 for a single individual Respirator Fit Test. As we have all seen, prices have increased on everything. Fuel has increased to almost $2.00 a liter is most metropolitan areas. Coupled with price increases for printer ink, paper, certification cards, and lamination skins as well as the product we use for the testing, we are unable to absorb these costs. We deeply apologize but our pricing structure needs to change to survive

The $35 per person rate will stand with the restriction of the following criteria.

Groups of 10 or more people and
Within the Metro Vancouver / Fraser Valley areas.

Single individuals up to 4 people our rates must be increased to $50.00 per person within the previously mentioned areas. Outside these areas and a additional mileage charge could be added. However, since we are a mobile service as of late due to COVID-19, meeting at a location with in an half way point is a practice we have come to appreciate.

For groups of 6 to 9 people the costs drops to $42.50 to $45.00 (driving distance applies) per worker per respirator

FreeBird Safety Services deeply apologizes for the increase in our rates, yet unlike other services in retail and commercial personal services, we are not and never will charge just for showing up in addition to the regular rates. That practice is against the moral and ethical standards of this company. However, cancelation on arrival or with in 2 hours of the scheduled appointment, a service fee of $75.00 will be charged (open for discussion on excuse of cancelation)

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Certified Respirator Fit Testing * British Columbia