AMS N95 Respirator
Approval Process
UAMS requires fit testing for employees who wear N95 respirators because they are tight-fitting devices. Annual training and fit tests are also required to monitor changes in your facial structure or ability to wear a respirator.
Please follow the steps below to prepare for fit testing. You’ll receive email reminders about annual training and fit tests.
Step 1: Complete the Questionnaire in MyChart.
- 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.
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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 N95 Respirator Safety training in Workday Learning.
- You must be fit tested within 90 days of completing the training.
- NOTE: Completed N95 training requires 24 hours to post to the fit testing database. If you are attempting to be fit tested on the day your training is completed, please print your completion certificate and bring it with you to the lab.
Step 3: Fit tests are required for the use of any tight-fitting facepiece respirators.
Hours Fit Tests Are Performed
Mondays: 7:00 am - 10:00 am
Wednesdays: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Thursdays: 7:00 am - 10:00 am
- The fit testing lab is in Central Building, G-172, 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.
For questions or concerns, please email Alexander Harding, the Safety Compliance Manager, or call him at
501-526-5462.
Occupational Health and Safety
4301 W. Markham Street, Slot #617, Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: (501) 686-5536
Campus Operations Call Center • Phone: (501) 526-0000 • 24 hours a day / 7 days a week
4301 W. Markham Street, Slot #617, Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: (501) 686-5536
Campus Operations Call Center • Phone: (501) 526-0000 • 24 hours a day / 7 days a week