PURPOSE
The determination of fitness to use a respirator is based on an assessment of an individual’s health status relevant to the cardiopulmonary system and physical demands imposed by use of respiratory protection under the anticipated working conditions and physical job requirements. The health care professional making the assessment should rely on the relevant medical history and job description as well as physical examination and ancillary testing (e.g. Pulmonary Function Tests - PFT) to assist in the decision making process. Each case should be evaluated individually based on the judgment of the evaluating health care professional.