The 16 things WorkSafeBC expects in your hearing program, from noise measurement to annual tests. One page, ready to print.
A small gap lets contaminants in. Common hazards in forestry and wood products:
Remote sites and fire season can bring a sudden need for respirators. We come to you.
Not sure which method you need? See qualitative vs quantitative fit testing.
Facial hair is the top reason tests fail. Read our guide to facial hair and respirator fit testing.
N95s and suitable half-face respirators, from 5 people per visit.
For larger groups. A numeric fit factor, including full-face.
CSA Z94.4 documentation for every worker.
We fit test on site, on your schedule, with clear records every time.
Crews tested on site between shifts.
Crews fit tested before smoke season arrives.
This is our second year working with Clear Health Group. Great experience with their hearing testing and mask fit testing services. The team was professional, organized, and very knowledgeable. Everything was explained clearly, and the testing process was quick and efficient.
They were also very accommodating with scheduling and made the process easy for our employees.
We recently used Clear Health Group for our company-wide annual hearing testing and respirator fit testing across two locations and two days. … Seamless and professional.
They showed up to our jobsite in Duncan, on time and were well prepared for our team to have their fit tests done on site.
Wonderful experience! Noah was lovely to coordinate with and the testing experience was seamless for our team! Would happily book again for our next test. Cheers!
Noah was a great technician. Explained everything well and answered all our questions.
My ear test was done by Noah and he explained everything in detail and helped me through the process. Excellent.
Noah from clear work was excellent. Really good communication skills and hardworking. I really appreciate the effort he put in our site for hearing test.
Happy to have booked with Clear Work. Noah & Nina were fast, easy to work with, and readily available. 5/5!
ClearHealth is fantastic. Very accommodating and Noah is an absolute pleasure. Very friendly, quick services, very efficient! Highly recommend.
Friendly, professional and accommodating team! Pleasure to work with.
I had my hearing test today. Noah did a great job and explained everything very well.
Overall it was a wonderful experience for the test. Very professional and good consultation regarding hearing loss prevention.
Just want to say, thank you Noah! It was a great and easy process! Very informative, interesting and useful information! Appreciate it!
Common questions from forestry and wood products companies about on-site respirator fit testing.
Under WorkSafeBC's Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, a worker must pass a fit test before being issued a tight-fitting respirator, using CSA Standard Z94.4 procedures. Section 8.40 of that Regulation then requires retesting at least once a year. Workers should also be retested when they change respirator model or size, or have facial changes such as significant weight change or dental work.
We provide qualitative fit testing for N95 disposable respirators and suitable half-face reusable respirators, from 5 people per visit. For larger groups we also provide quantitative fit testing, which measures a numeric fit factor and covers full-face respirators and tight-fitting PAPR facepieces. If only a handful of your workers use full-face respirators, smaller groups can be accommodated for an additional fee — tell us your numbers and we will quote it.
Nothing can come between the respirator and the skin where it seals, so workers must be clean-shaven along the seal line, with no hair, jewellery or eyeglass arms under the edge. They should bring the exact respirator make, model, and size they use, plus any gear they wear with it, such as safety glasses or a hard hat.
If workers are required to wear tight-fitting respirators such as N95s for wildfire smoke, they need to pass a fit test first. We can test crews before fire season.
Yes. Share your rotation schedule and we will plan visits so each crew can be tested during their time on site.
Send your crew size, respirator types and location. We reply within 1 business hour.
