The VeriFit® Irritant Smoke Generator revolutionizes respirator fit
testing. Its patented design integrates all traditional irritant smoke
test components into one convenient device. Plastic construction
eliminates danger from broken glass. Small, attached bellows provide the
optimum amount of smoke yet minimize overexposure.
Unlike other test methods, there is no need for nebulizers, pumps,
mixing jars, batteries, test masks, probes, or hoods. There are no
parts to calibrate, warm up, sterilize, or clean.
Irritant smoke is the only OSHA-accepted qualitative fit testing method
that does not rely on the test subject’s subjective response. Other
types of qualitative fit tests, such as banana oil (Isoamyl acetate),
saccharin, or Bitrex, may cause false negative results