Lung Health

Lung Health Testing

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Lung health testing and monitoring programs allow employers to reduce harm to their workers by promoting early identification of potential problems and establishing intervention methods when needed.

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In Canada, workplace health and safety regulations highlight the importance of protecting workers from respiratory hazards. Regular lung health testing and monitoring allow employers to detect early signs of respiratory issues, evaluate the effectiveness of existing control measures, and implement timely interventions to prevent long-term harm. Ultimately, it is up to your company to ensure all compliance requirements are met. To see the full OHS requirements for lung health monitoring, view the document below.

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The most common airborne hazards that employers must monitor for (based on occupational health and safety laws) include:

Asbestos
Coal Dust
Silica

Quantitative Respirator Fit Testing is considered the “gold standard” for fit testing. SureHire uses the OSHA, CSA, HSE and ANSI compliant Portacount Pro Respirator Fit Tester.

Qualitative Respirator Fit Testing relies on the worker’s sensory response to determine if there is a leak in the respirator seal.

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