Face Fit Testing
Our team of Respiratory Technicians are available to support you throughout the UK with the implementation of an effective Respiratory Management Programme
Face Fit Testing
If you wear a tight-fitting respirator for protection against hazards at work, you will be required to have a face fit test to make sure the respirator fits correctly and therefore protects the wearer from the hazard. Watch our short video below about the importance of face fit testing and answers a range of the frequently asked questions.
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Our team of Respiratory Technicians are available to support you throughout the UK with the implementation of an effective Face Fit testing programme for your teams.
We can deliver 16 tests in a full day or 8 tests in a half day all at your site.
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Supporting Guidance
The supporting guidance for COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health), CLaW (Control of Lead at Work), CAR (Control of Asbestos Regulations) and the Ionising Radiation Regulations, stipulate that fit testing should be carried out as part of the initial mask selection process.
This ensures that inadequately fitting face pieces are not selected for use. Further guidance can be found in the HSE document INDG479 and the accompanying guidance documents. These can be found here: [1] [2]
This should be done at initial selection of the Respiratory Protective Equipment or if facial configuration alters in any way such as:
- Excessive weight gain or loss
- Major Dentistry work
- Changes to facial characteristic
Facial Hair Guidance
Click below to see the facial hair styles guide that may not provide adequate protection when wearing a tight-fitting respirator.
Some facial hair styles when worn with a tight-fitting respirator will not provide adequate protection. Additionally, the thickness of the facial hair inside the sealed area of the mask could also affect the performance.
If required to wear a tight-fitting mask, you should undergo a Face Fit Test and adhere to a facial hair style that does not affect the seal, otherwise powered air purifying respirators should be worn.
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Face Fit Resources
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Locations
We provide a Fit2Fit accredited service, carrying out face fit tests for clients throughout the UK, either at your premises or one of our training or satellite centres (Warrington, Bracknell, Stafford, Hull)
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Testing
Our large team of Fit2Fit Technicians can carry out Face Fit Testing throughout the UK and also deliver one of the few Fit2Fit approved training courses on Qualitative Face Fit Testing.
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Accreditations
All members of our team have taken and passed the industry recognised exam and practical assessment for Face Fit Testing and are Fit2Fit Accredited. Our team work closely with the BSIF and HSE to promote best practice and to increase the awareness of Face Fit Testing. Our team also includes Assessors in the BSIF Fit2Fit Scheme.
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Team
You will have access to one of the largest team of Fit2Fit accredited Respiratory Specialist’s covering the UK. Our Respiratory Specialists have over 125 years’ experience between them and are able to deliver Respiratory Training, Face Fit Testing, RPE Servicing and Maintenance and air purity testing. The team are available to deliver these services at your site.
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Face Fit Testing
Our team of Respiratory Technicians are available to support you throughout the UK with the implementation of an effective Respiratory Management Programme
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