AMS Half Face/Full Face
Respirator Approval Process

Step 1: Complete the Questionnaire in MyChart.

• Contact Employee and Student Health Services at 501-686-6565 to schedule a respirator physical.
• Please wait until you receive email notification your medical clearance has been granted before going to OH&S for your respirator fit test and hands on training (Step 3). The wait period is usually a minimum of 24 hours from the time you submit your questionnaire.
• Re-evaluation is required:
  • Every two years when you’re 45 or older.
  • Every three years when you’re 35-44 years old.
  • Every five years when you’re 34 or younger.
  • Every year if you have an existing medical condition or develop one that requires annual examination.

Step 2: You must complete respirator training before being fit tested.

• Complete and pass the Half Face/Full Face Respirator training in Workday Learning.
• You must be fit tested within 90 days of completing the training.

Step 3: Fit tests are required for the use of any tight-fitting facepiece respirators.

• The fit testing lab is in Central Building, G-172B, around the corner from the cafeteria. No appointment is needed.
• Do not eat, chew gum or drink anything except water for at least 15 minutes before coming to be fit tested.
• Do not bring cups, bottles or food to fit testing. They are not allowed in the laboratory.
• Remove makeup and face products before fit testing. Makeup removal wipes are available.
• Males must be clean-shaven. Mustaches and goatees are allowed only if they do not go under the chin to the neck.

Annual training and fit tests.

Annual training and fit tests are required to monitor changes in facial structure and ability to wear the respirator.

For questions or concerns, please email Alexander Harding, the Safety Compliance Manager, or call him at 501-526-5462.