Respirator (RPE) Fit Testing

Certified on-site testing across New Zealand to meet AS/NZS 1715:2009 and protect your team.

Respirator Fit Testing

Pivot Risk Solutions provides on-site respirator fit testing throughout Auckland and other locations on request, supporting compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, AS/NZS 1715:2009, and WorkSafe NZ guidance.

All testing is conducted by a Commit2Fit Certified Respirator Fit Tester, using a TSI Portacount 8048 ensuring your program is backed by recognised expertise and industry best practice.

A fit test confirms that tight-fitting RPE, including half-face and full-face respirators, create a reliable seal on the wearer’s face. Without a proper fit, even high-quality respirators may fail to protect against airborne contaminants, hazardous dusts, or toxic vapours.

Whether you're launching an RPE program, updating gear, or completing annual testing, we’re here to support your team.

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What’s Included In Our Fit Testing Service

  • We provide quantitative (QNFT) fit testing, using validated methods and calibrated equipment to confirm a proper seal across a range of respirator types.

  • Covers half-face, full-face, and tight-fitting PAPR systems. We work with trusted brands like GVS-RPB, CleanSpace, 3M, Sundström, and others across various industries.

  • We check for factors that could affect fit, including facial hair, sizing, and face shape, and confirm the respirator type suits the wearer before testing begins.

  • Includes pass/fail outcomes and fit test details. Records are provided for site compliance, audits, or WorkSafe NZ verification.

  • We inspect respirators for wear, damage, or missing components such as degraded straps, faulty valves, or cracked seals to confirm the mask is safe and ready for testing.

  • We help match the right mask and filter to your task, exposure risk, and environment, ensuring your team is using protection that fits both the face and the job.

  • We help you stay on track with annual fit testing (recommended under AS/NZS 1715). Re-testing is required after significant weight changes, facial surgery, major dental work, or a change in respirator model or size.

Why Fit Testing Is Essential

Fit testing is not just a compliance requirement. It is critical to worker health and safety. A poorly fitted respirator can give a false sense of protection, exposing workers to respirable crystalline silica, welding fumes, solvents, agricultural chemicals, and other harmful airborne substances.

Let us help you build a robust respiratory protection program that does more than simply tick the box.

What Sets Our RPE Fit Testing Apart

Flexible

We offer flexible scheduling for shift workers, contractors, and multi-site operations across New Zealand.

Certified Expertise

All testing is performed by a Commit2Fit Certified Respirator Fit Tester, in line with AS/NZS 1715 and WorkSafe NZ expectations.

Mobile

Our service is delivered on-site at your workplace, improving convenience for your team and business.

Compliant & Reliable

Our approach supports your responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and provides the documentation you need for audits and verification.

Personal & Professional

Fit testing is conducted one-on-one by an experienced safety professional who understands real-world industry risks.

Trusted by Industry

With 15+ years of experience in respiratory protection and hazardous substance safety, we support New Zealand businesses with practical, proven solutions.