Re: Respirator Fit Testing

[N1ESK2 <n1esk2@sover.net>]

Vermont Yankee stopped using candles some time ago due to fire concerns. We have
had success with a simple humidifier. The atomized water particles work just fine,
as long as the humidifier is in close proximity to the PortaCount. We place ours
about five feet away.

David Andrews, RRPT, Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station
david.andrews@vynpc.com

rodney_bauman@wssrap-host.wssrap.com wrote:

> For producing airborne particulates, incense works much better than candles.
> However, incense may not be allowed due to a workplace "fragrance-free" policy.
>
> For such a situation, try using an ultrasonic humidifier or a nebulizer
> connected to a bottle of regular tap water.  Impurities in the tap water result
> in airborne particulates (sufficient quantities to perform mask fit tests).
> Neither method is expensive.
>
> Rodney Bauman, CHP, RRPT
> Weldon Spring Site
>
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