Fit testing continues to successfully rollout across Monash Health. Thank you to the more than 6500 employees who have been fit tested so far, it’s a great effort.
Fit tested respirators remain a vital protection against COVID-19 and other respiratory hazards, which is why the Victorian Government have made fit tested respirators mandatory. Fit testing is an annual requirement at Monash Health and the session is scheduled for 1 hour.
Fit testing is mandatory and available for all employees who may be exposed to respiratory hazards due to the nature of their work. If you were required to undertake PPE training, and are required to wear a P2/N95 respirator as set out in the tiered PPE compulsory standards (see here), you are required to be fit tested. Also, If you are a part of a priority cohort and have not yet been fit tested, it’s really important that you book your fit test as soon as possible.
Fit testing is currently available at Casey Hospital, Clayton Medical Centre, Dandenong Hospital, Moorabbin Hospital, and the Kingston Centre. If you are unable to make your fit test on the day, please ensure that you contact the facility as soon as possible to let them know and rebook your appointment. For location information, wayfinding guides, and contact numbers, please click here.
For further information and to book a fit test, please visit the RPE Fit Testing intranet page.
Approved by Karen Lowe