Advanced Technology Evaluation of Occupational Health Dynamics QuantiFit2 (registered trademark) Virtual Operator System

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Abstract:

711th HPW/RHBAF evaluated the Occupational Health Dynamics (OHD) QuantiFit2 (registered trademark) Controlled Negative Pressure (CNP) stand-alone (virtual operator) gas mask fit-testing system to assess user interface and evaluate whether human behavior during the self-guided protocol would negatively affect results. The evaluation was performed at Mansfield-Lahm ANGB on 5-8 August 2022. AFMSA/SG3PB is considering implementing the OHD QuantiFit2 stand-alone system as a quantitative fit (QNFT) alternative to the TSI M41 PATS Mask Fit Tester. Demonstrations resulted in over 79 - 86% passing fit-factors using the stand-alone system. The QuantiFit2 stand-alone system appears to allow personnel to successfully fit-test themselves for a majority of individuals, with the option available for BE assistance for those that are unable. Finally, 711 HPW/RHBAF has no objections regarding the Air Forces developing policy of implementing the stand-alone QuantiFit2 system for M50 gas mask fit-testing.

Author(s):
Mills, Laura E. ; Hurtle, William R.
Author Organization(s):
UES INC DAYTON OH; Eagle Integrated Services
Funding Organization(s):
AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH HUMAN PERFORMANCE WING (711TH), WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB , OH
Document Type:
Technical Report/Final Report
Publication Date:
2022 Oct 05
Pagination:
21

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFRL-RH-WP-TR-2022-0098
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
test methods, air force research laboratories, body weight, beta testing, military research, test and evaluation, air force, air force facilities, gas masks, human performance, inertial measurement units, military applications, air national guard, department of defense, engineering, government procurement, governments
Keyword(s):
OHD (Occupational Health Dynamics), QNFT (QuantiFit), CNP (Controlled Negative Pressure), CNC (Condensation Nuclei Counter), PATS (Protective Assessment Test System), M50 gas masks, qnft (quantitative fit), gas mask fit-testing system
Subject Categories:
Biotechnology; Biotechnology
Creation Date:
2023 Mar 01
Update Date:
2023 Jun 16