Annual N95 fit testing??

Is everyone having to go through "annual" fit testing? We are being told this is mandatory per OSHA, but I can't seem to find anything on it. Just curious to see if is in fact mandatory.
Yup, every year we do it along with our other competencies. Reminds me of being an astronaut with the big helmet on!

It could be mandatory to your institution, which is enough of a reason. I work at several hospitals so the Fit testing is a pain in the behind since they are all after me for it, but I've worked around it by being tested at one hospital and providing the others with the model number and date of test. So far it's been acceptable.

My hospital does a mandatory every two years. If you've gained or lost a sizeable amount of weight they want you in sooner.

Quote from 2bTraumaRN2008Is everyone having to go through "annual" fit testing? We are being told this is mandatory per OSHA, but I can't seem to find anything on it. Just curious to see if is in fact mandatory.

I always fail this test. Apparently the bridge of my nose is very small, and the hospital only has a "regular" and "large" sized disposable N95 mask. Therefore, I have to use the old-school "beekeeper" mask should I ever have an iso patient :spin:

We do ours every year. Each unit/area is assigned a month in which they have to report to Occ Health for their fit test and PPD.

We do it every 2 years. PITA but if SARS ever returns, I want to be protected!