Introduction of Koken's“Fit”promotional acrivity

Regarding a respirator fit and domestic cases

The leakage rate of a respirator can be measured with a particulate counter.
The leakage rate when wearing a respirator can be measured using a Roken Mask Fitting Tester Model MT-03.



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We are providing respirator fit testing services utilizing an MT-03 particle counter in Japan. Many workers have already experienced fit testing service.

As of end of June, 2020 Healthcare
Industry
Total
Number of participants
193,436 
280,222 

473,658 

Number of events
11,177 
14,291 
25,468 




The following is English translation of articles about respirator fit in Japan (extracted from our CHS NEWS, our monthly corporate newsletter)
  •   A Fit Testing at University of Toyama Hospital

      Clean, Health and Safety monthly corporate magazine (2020.2)

  •   Preparing for Seasonal Influenza

      Clean, Health and Safety monthly corporate magazine (2019.1)

  •   Importance of Respirator Fit Check

      Clean, Health and Safety monthly corporate magazine (2017.1)

  •   Respirator Wear, Inspection Before Use and Maintenance.

      Clean, Health and Safety monthly corporate magazine (2014.8)

International cases

We have provided respirator fit testing service in some countries (Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia) and are working to raise awareness of respirator fit.