Throughout the selection tool many of the questions/required information will have a green “I” more information icon which links to a relevant reference page with further supporting information.This page with the links below broken down by each step collates all these “more information” reference pages as another way to access and share this information.
Download the "How to use" PDF guide or watch the webinar recording which provides an overview of the tool, the different steps and functions.
2026-03 RESP-FIT RPD Tool - How to Use v1 - PDF
RPD Tool Overview and How to use Webinar Recording - YouTube Link
3.2 Contaminant Identification
3.5 Specific Regulatory/Standard/Industry Respirator Requirements
3.9 Methods for determining the RPD protection required
3.10 Hazard Ratio Measurement
- Contaminant Type
- Contaminant & CAS Number
- Contaminant Concentration
- Occupational Exposure Limits/Standards
- Hazard Ratio/Required minimum protection factor (RMPF)
Throughout the Respirator Selection Tool, there are various sections that recommend ISO rating/classification with a corresponding AS/NZS 1715/1716 rating/classification (where it exists). This information is drawn from populated information into the tool back end but does create an equivalence table to compare the different ratings which can found via the link below.
ISO – AS/NZS 1715/1716 equivalence table – RESP-FIT RPD Online
