Event Details

Date

April 9, 2020

Time

9am, 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, & 3pm.

Location

Pultneyville Lodge
4035 Lake Rd
Pultneyville, NY 14538

Cost

$90.00 per employee

Spirometry will be an additional $60

Host

Cornell Cooperative Extension Wayne County

Judy
315-331-8415 x117


** CANCELED ** OSHA Compliant Fit Testing & Training

April 9, 2020


Although we do not know the implications of not getting Fit Tests done for this year, prior to spraying, please see info in link below. Your priority should be on getting new employees tested and trained.

More information is online at:
https://www.osha.gov/memos/2020-03-14/temporary-enforcement-guidance-healthcare-respiratory-protection-annual-fit

Alternate ways to get this done have been identified, Please contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wayne County at: 315-331-8415 

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In collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension Wayne County, Wayne County Farm Bureau and the Finger Lakes Occupational Health Services (FLOHS), are offering the opportunity for Fit Test and Training provided by the FLOHS. Dates are: April 1 & April 9. 

Each day will have time slots on the hour at: 9am, 10am, 11am and 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. 

We are allowing 8 people each time period. You may not get your first choice, please bear with use in scheduling. We will keep a waiting list. If you need Spanish translation, please let us know. 

The price: The fit test, training and medical questionnaire will be $90 per employee (Same as last year). Spirometry will be an additional $60 for those who need it. Please make out the check to: Finger Lakes Occupational Health Services.

1. Respirators will NOT be available on site
2.The employees need to come with respirators and clean particulate filters
3.Employees need to be clean shaven where the respirator seals to the face

Per OSHA guidelines, all employees need to be clean shaven!!
The employer shall not permit respirators with tight-fitting facepieces to be worn by employees who have: Facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interferes with valve function; or, any condition that interferes with the face-to-facepiece seal or valve function.

Respirators will NOT be available on site. The employees need to come with respirators and clean particulate filters as well as being clean shaven where the respirator seals to the face. 

There are a limited number of slots. Reservation slots will be filled as they are received on the phone between the hours of 8:30am - 4:30pm, starting Friday, February 21 by calling Judy at the CCE Office at 315-331-8415 ext. 117.

As we receive registrations you will receive more information on preparation and the health documents.


Fit Test Flyer (PDF; 654KB)


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