In this episode of PPE Quest, I’m joined by Rebekah McCutcheon, founder of Fit Test Australia, for an honest and eye-opening chat about all things respiratory protection.

We talk about:

• How fit testing started (badly) in Australia

• Why disposables are still everywhere—and why that’s a problem

• The ongoing battle with facial hair

• Quantitative vs qualitative fit testing

• The emotional side of the job (yes, really!)

• How one paramedic went from refusing a mask to praising it

• Why being a good fit tester takes more than just a machine

Rebekah brings both expertise and heart to the topic—and she doesn’t hold back. If you’ve ever asked “Do I reallyneed a fit test?”—this one’s for you.

She also shares what it’s like building a respiratory-focused business across Australia, her thoughts on PAPRs, and why she welcomes stricter regulations—even if it means putting herself out of business.

📍 Rebekah joins us from Sydney, where Fit Test Australia is raising the bar and challenging the status quo.

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