On which date did OCFRD start exclusively using quantitative fit testing?

On which date did OCFRD start exclusively using quantitative fit testing?

• A. January 1, 2004
• B. January 1, 2005
• C. January 1, 2006
• D. December 31, 2003

Answer: (A)

Quantitative fit testing provides a numerical measurement of how well a respirator fits, using instrumentation to assess leakage and produce a fit factor. OCFRD began using only quantitative fit testing starting on January 1, 2004, meaning from that date forward every fit test was conducted with a quantitative method and qualitative tests were no longer used. This date marks the switch from mixed methods to a strict quantitative standard. The other dates would place the transition before or after the actual policy change, so they don’t align with when the exclusive use began.

Quantitative fit testing provides a numerical measurement of how well a respirator fits, using instrumentation to assess leakage and produce a fit factor. OCFRD began using only quantitative fit testing starting on January 1, 2004, meaning from that date forward every fit test was conducted with a quantitative method and qualitative tests were no longer used. This date marks the switch from mixed methods to a strict quantitative standard. The other dates would place the transition before or after the actual policy change, so they don’t align with when the exclusive use began.