Qualitative and Quantitative Respirator Fit Testing in Kansas City

Respirator Fit Testing

Mitigating respiratory conditions in the workplace is more important than ever. For workers who encounter potential hazards on the job, OSHA requires a respirator fit test be completed annually. Fit testing may also be required for a new job or to gain access to a particular site.

Qualitative Respirator Fit Testing is a simple and effective solution for ensuring a proper respirator fit when using an N95 or half-face respirator. Our providers are certified to carefully evaluate the seal between a respirator and the face to mitigate the occurrence of an air leak. An improper seal can compromise the safety of the worker and expose them to dangerous agents. Per OSHA guidelines, this test is accompanied by a Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire to ensure an employee is medically capable of wearing a respirator.

Quantitative Respirator Fit Testing is a more thorough type of test. Quantitative testing uses a computer to count the actual number of ambient particles capable of penetrating the space around respirators. This test can be utilized for all respirator types including N95, half-face, and full-face respirators. Quantitative testing provides an objective and numeric measurement of the respirators fit. Fit test results confirm if a mask will provide the right level of on-the-job protection needed. Per OSHA guidelines, this test is also accompanied by a Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire to ensure an employee is medically capable to wear a respirator.

Respirator Fit Testing To Suit Your Company's Needs

Aculas is proud to offer both Qualitative and Quantitative respirator fit tests to companies large or small in Kansas City and the surrounding areas. We most commonly perform these tests in our Overland Park, KS clinic, but are fully operational for on-site testing as well.

Questions about the testing procedure or how to get your company started? Give us a call! We look forward to helping you.

Occupational Health Services

  • Pre‑Employment Physicals

    Confirms candidates can perform job‑specific tasks safely without risk to their health.

  • Custom Human Performance Evaluation

    Does your company have an existing pre-employment lift test to implement?We can carry these out and document outcomes for you. This measures physical readiness for new hires or returning employees.

  • Physical Capacity Profile®

    28 strength measurements to match employee abilities with job demands.

  • Fit‑for‑Duty Evaluation

    Ensures returning employees are physically able to perform assigned duties.

  • Return‑to‑Work Test

    Confirms safe reintegration into the workplace following recovery.

  • On-Site Services

    Reach out to us about performing any occupational health services on-site. We can accommodate any needs of the employer to minimize the impact on company productivity.

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Testing & Compliance

  • DOT & Non‑DOT Physicals

    Meets federal requirements for commercial drivers, including vision, hearing, vitals, and urinalysis.

  • Drug Testing

    Rapid urine drug screens with same‑day results; lab‑based hair, saliva, or nail analysis available.

    All of our drug tests are MRO reviewed.

  • Breath Alcohol Testing

    On‑site or random testing for workplace safety compliance.

  • Audiograms

    Hearing conservation programs available for protecting your employee’s hearing and keeping your company in compliance with OSHA requirements. Call for on-site testing requests.

  • Fit‑for‑Duty Evaluation

    Ensures returning employees are physically able to perform assigned duties.

  • Respirator Fit Testing

    Verifies proper mask fit to protect respiratory health. Quantitative respirator fit testing available for full face, half face, SCBA and N95 respirators. Qualitative respirator fit testing available for N95 and half face respirators. Call for on-site testing requests.

  • Vision Testing

    We perform a variety of vision tests, depending on the needs of your company. Ishihara vision testing is available for ruling out color blindness. Snellen vision test is available for evaluating distance visual acuity. Titmus vision exam is available for more in depth testing, evaluating near, distance, peripheral, binocular vision and color perception.

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FAQ’s

  • Aculas is situated off of 110th St and Lamar in the heart of Overland Park. We are in the business park located across the street from Diagnostic Imaging center and down the road from the OP Convention Center.

  • You don’t know what you don’t know, but we can clear that up for you.

    As an employer, be informed about Sam’s knee injury from playing softball in college, or Nathan’s vertigo that he didn’t think was a big deal. While some conditions might not impede someone from doing their job, it’s good to have it on your radar to prevent issues and to have it documented as a baseline. Baselines are important if an injury happens at the workplace and rehabilitation is needed.

  • One third of your life is spent working. And while we hope you love what you do, we see great value in making sure that every employee is physically fit to do their job. While this may sound ‘basic’ we know how important it is both for the employee and employer. 

    According to the National Safety Council, nearly 13,000 American workers are injured every day – that’s one every 7 seconds. We want to work with employees and employers to get that number down.