Respirator and Ensemble Fit
ECBC Engineering’s protection factor testing facility is designed to evaluate chemical protective capabilities of respirator systems, such as masks and protective clothing, targeting respirator seal leakage. Testing, such as respirator and ensemble fit testing, that occurs in the protection factor test facility complies with the standards of the Joint Service Standardization Agreement for Fit Factor Testing in the Naitonal Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH), Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Certification Testing.
Capabilities
- Protection factor/fit chemical/biological simulant testing with corn oil aerosol
- Volunteer human subjects
- User performance testing (e.g., evaluations and obstacle courses)
- Typically eight individuals; 10 exercises and two trials
Equipment
- 10’ x 16’ x 32’ aerosol and environmental fogging chamber Laser photometers
- M41 PortaCounts
- Updated data acquisition system
