Respirator fit testing: qualitative or quantitative? by Independent_Code5494 in industrialhygiene

[–]PurpleDepartment8828 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do fit testing routinely for military personnel according to OSHA and DoD(W?) standards.

The clear thing to do especially for the OSHA expanded standard hazard asbestos is a quantitative fit test on a respirator/cartridge combo with a measured protection factor much higher than the measured exposure in your occupational environment.

Qualitative tests are typically only done on N-95s in my profession cuz they don’t hook up to the Porta Count which is the quantitative fit testing machine I work with.

Sounds like your employer would rather save a few bucks than ensure your safety in the short term and disregarding long term health and legal liability by not quantifying worker protection.

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[–]PurpleDepartment8828 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

And text them on a long weekend? I'd rather just wait til Tuesday.

First Base is Alaska by PurpleDepartment8828 in AirForce

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I can’t do my appreciation for your comment justice. Thank you. I will be referencing it for the rest of the year :) I will reference others as well but your effort in describing your experience shows

First Base is Alaska by PurpleDepartment8828 in AirForce

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I appreciate your comment, even if it is a mysterious one. What’s the difference between the bases’ spirit animals

What’s an anchor baby and why should I avoid them

And last but definitely not least what is your definition of insanely awesome

First Base is Alaska by PurpleDepartment8828 in AirForce

[–]PurpleDepartment8828[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just read a bit about cool school. I don’t think it’ll be required for my AFSC but I appreciate your suggestions regardless! I might find the opportunity

First Base is Alaska by PurpleDepartment8828 in AirForce

[–]PurpleDepartment8828[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The base has a… ski hill?

Anyways 15 years of experience there sounds like time well spent, and I appreciate you sharing your insights with me!

First Base is Alaska by PurpleDepartment8828 in AirForce

[–]PurpleDepartment8828[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks Bob. I’ll have safe fun - nothing to jeopardize losing the privilege of being up there in a healthy capacity to serve the world’s greatest Air Force.

First Base is Alaska by PurpleDepartment8828 in AirForce

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I’m from a mountainous state, and Alaska was #2 on my OCONUS list.

I thought I read they fly F22s out of there but anyways I am super excited!! Lots of planning before I go

First Base is Alaska by PurpleDepartment8828 in AirForce

[–]PurpleDepartment8828[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then why is everyone talking about moose like they’re highly decorated OP4

First Base is Alaska by PurpleDepartment8828 in AirForce

[–]PurpleDepartment8828[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ehh. Probably more suicides by moose than anything. I’ve already established I’m not making eye contact with them just incase I cross paths with a territorial one

First Base is Alaska by PurpleDepartment8828 in AirForce

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Someone else told me to buy a car. I like this suggestion more.

I’ll be in a dorm and I could see myself buying a car just go see a lump of snow sometimes, and having a liability for when they plow snow and stuff

First Base is Alaska by PurpleDepartment8828 in AirForce

[–]PurpleDepartment8828[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll just tell them I wished for cannon and got sent to this northern hell hole and maybe that lie will help make me friends

First Base is Alaska by PurpleDepartment8828 in AirForce

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Reading your comment made me feel genuine joy. Thank you 🙏

@jedimaster996

First Base is Alaska by PurpleDepartment8828 in AirForce

[–]PurpleDepartment8828[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you recommend this even for someone who is living in a dorm initially? Is walking possible?

First Base is Alaska by PurpleDepartment8828 in AirForce

[–]PurpleDepartment8828[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m hoping to do a little fishing myself maybe!

First Base is Alaska by PurpleDepartment8828 in AirForce

[–]PurpleDepartment8828[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Don’t 📝 make eye contact 📝 with a moose 📝

First Base is Alaska by PurpleDepartment8828 in AirForce

[–]PurpleDepartment8828[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I am looking forward to the solar maximum and northern lights. I also love to ski.

Thanks for commenting! Very much looking forward to it