As part of the webinar, the new TSI PortaCount quantitative fit tester was introduced to emphasise the importance and necessity of quantitative fit testing of respirators before use by healthcare professionals, industrial hygeinists and workers in all industries where use of mask is essential. The various speakers also touched upon effectively protecting the covid warriors of India in their war against the pandemic, spoke about the global scenario of healthcare standards, presented an understanding of the benefits of fit testing of respirators for healthcare professionals and industrial hygienists, the advantages of quantative fit testing and international and Indian standards for fit testing of respirators. The highlight of the webinar was a live demonstration of fit testing using TSI PortaCount.

Webinar Agenda:

·         Welcome address and the importance of correct mask & its fitting by Dr. S.K RAUT –MBBS , AFIH,DIH,DIRECTOR,NOBLE HOSPITAL ,PUNE,PRESIDENT, IAOH

·         Why Workers Need Respiratory Protection by GREG OLSON – Sr. Product Specialist for Industrial Hygiene and Respiratory Protection at TSI USA.

·         Introduction to Quantitative Respirator Fit Testing (QNFT) by GREG OLSON – Sr. Product Specialist for Industrial Hygiene and Respiratory Protection at TSI USA.

·         PortaCount Respiratory Protection Overview  by GREG OLSON – Sr. Product Specialist for Industrial Hygiene and Respiratory Protection at TSI USA.

·         Live Demo  by THREE S INSTRUMENTS PVT LTD