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Record 1 2016-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Protective Clothing
OBS

A quantitative fit test provides a numeric assessment of how well a respirator fits a particular individual by measuring the amount of leakage into the respirator.

OBS

Quantitative fit testing uses a machine to measure the actual amount of leakage into the facepiece and does not rely upon your sense of taste, smell, or irritation in order to detect leakage. The respirators used during this type of fit testing will have a probe attached to the facepiece that will be connected to the machine by a hose.

OBS

quantitative fitting test; QNFT: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel (Trenton).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vêtements de protection
DEF

Essai d’ajustement qui consiste à exposer l’utilisateur d’un appareil de protection respiratoire à une atmosphère contenant un agent d’essai et à mesurer quantitativement l’infiltration au moyen d’un système de détection.

OBS

essai d’ajustement quantitatif; EAQN : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne(Trenton).

Spanish

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