Webinar | Exploring the Benefits of Respirator Fit Testing and Controlled Negative Pressure

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Enhancing Workplace Safety: Exploring the Benefits of Respirator Fit Testing and Controlled Negative Pressure

Webinar Presented By: Dr Stephanie Lynch from OHD and Mark Reggers from RESP-FIT

In this webinar, our special guest speakers Dr Stephanie Lynch and Mark Reggers discuss the importance of respirator fit testing and the benefits of controlled negative pressure in taking fit testing to the next level.

  • A discussion on the fundamentals of respirator fit testing.
  • Understanding the importance of respirator fit testing for worker safety
  • Overview of the RESP-FIT Training and Accreditation Program
  • Harnessing the power of controlled negative pressure for respirator fit testing
  • A discussion on the latest advancements in fit test technology with the QuantiFit 2.
  • Q & A with Dr Lynch and Mark Reggers.

Stephanie Lynch

Stephanie Lynch
Senior Technology & Research Manager

As the Senior Technology and Research Manager for OHD LLLP in Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Lynch oversees research projects, assists local, national, and international associations, and conducts both internal and external training on occupational hygiene.

With 20 years of experience in the industry, Dr. Lynch is a highly proficient researcher with extensive expertise in respirator fit testing, air quality monitoring, noise exposure and monitoring, and ergonomics. By leveraging her specialised knowledge, Dr. Lynch dedicates her efforts to invigorating and expanding research, forging valuable partnerships with regulatory agencies, driving innovation in new product development, and actively supporting the advancement of occupational health and safety on a global scale.

For more information, visit her LinkedIn profile.

Connect with Dr Lynch


Mark Reggers

Mark Reggers
Chair of RESP-FIT, Specialist Application Engineer at 3M

Mark Reggers is a Certified Occupational Hygienist (COH, MAIOH) as well as the Chair of the RESP-FIT Respiratory Fit Testing and Training Accreditation Program, which was designed to improve fit testing competence to better protect workers with respiratory protective equipment. He also works as a Specialist Application Engineer at 3M Australia.

With experience as an occupational hygienist in property risk consulting, a Masters in Science (Occupational Hygiene Practice) and 20 years in the safety equipment and training industry, Mark has extensive expertise in the field of occupational hygiene, and is passionate about protecting workers from airborne hazards with respiratory protective equipment. Mark is also a current member of the SF-010 Respiratory Protection, ISO TC94 SC15 Respiratory Protection and SF-006 Eye & Face Protection Australian Standard committees, and co-hosts the “3M Science of Safety Podcast”, which is available on all major podcast platforms.

For more information, visit his LinkedIn profile.

Connect with Mark

To learn more about the OHD fit testing range, please contact your local Air-Met Scientific representative on 1800 000 744.

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Date and Time

Tue. 22 Aug 2023

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Location

Australia

Webinar | Exploring the Benefits of Respirator Fit Testing and Controlled Negative Pressure