2026 Clinics – Registration begins January 1st

Fit testing is $40 for small farms and $78 with annual gross receipts greater than $350,000. Registration is required. Email FitTest@bassett.org or call 800-343-7527.

To Register, you will need the following information:

• Full name (first/last) of person being fit tested
• Make/Model/Size of Respirator being fit tested
• Respirator Type: Full face / half-face elastomeric / disposable face filter
• Documentation of completed medical clearance

For a convenient, online option for medical clearance, visit 3M’s medical evaluation tool: (https://www.respexam.com/)

If you opt to have your medical clearance completed by your Prime Care provider, please contact us so we can send you the necessary documents to take to your appointment.

Registration Pro Tips!

1. First come first serve for appointments. Appointments are not scheduled until complete names of who will be tested and their respirator details are provided. Incomplete information can result in split appointment times for your crew!
2. Medical Clearance.
   1. When choosing 3M online medical clearance: during registration chose two or three year clearance! It is the same price and will save steps next year!
   2. When using your preferred provider: ensure the provider has filled in the renewal year on the Statement of Medical Clearance. If they miss this, the renewal will default to one year! Save steps next year and let your provider choose when medical clearance needs to be evaluated again.

Please call 800-343-7527 or email FitTest@bassett.org and ask about the locations of our 2026 clinics.

When to Use a Respirator
A respirator can protect you from harmful airborne substances related to several common farm tasks including:

• Cleaning barns or other animal confinement areas
• Handling dusty/moldy hay or bedding materials
• Mixing footbath chemicals
• Applying certain pesticides, fertilizers or other crop chemicals (check label requirements)
• Silo filling, unloading or maintenance
• Grain or silage handling or working in grain bins
• Welding

If you need help selecting a respirator, contact us at (800) 343-7527 or FitTest@bassett.org.
Additional resources
EPA Worker Protection Standard
OSHA 1910.134 – Respirator protection standard
Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative
Respirators and additional personal protective equipment can be purchased through NYCAMH’s PPE program