Ep10. Fit-testing and counterfeit respirators with Occupational Hygienist Kate Cole

Kate Cole, occupational hygienist and I chat about fit-testing, the Australian Standards and counterfeit respirators (masks).

Resources to help spot fake face masks:

The Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists to help find a consultant: https://www.aioh.org.au/SafeWork NSW Safety Alert on Fake Face Masks: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/safety-alerts/safety-alerts/supply-of-fake-face-masksNIOSH Approved N95 respirators: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators/disp_part/default.htmlNIOSH list of counterfeit respirators: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/usernotices/counterfeitResp.htmlBritish Occupational Hygiene Society spotting fake FFP2: http://www.bohs.org/covid-hub-technical-information/British Safety Industry Federation - Spotting Fake PPE Certificates: https://www.bsif.co.uk/warning-fake-ppe-certificates/