Portacount Fit Test Training Refresher

Aimed at

This one-day course provides delegates with a refresher on the knowledge and training required to carry out Quantitative Face Fit Testing for all tight-fitting respirators, including full face masks, using a Portacount machine.

Course Aim:

By the end of the session, learners will be able to:

• Introduction and health and safety
• Objectives of course
• Selection of respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
• Why face fit testing is required (including guidance & regulations)
• Types of face fit testing (quantitative/qualitative)
• TSI Portacount set up and operation
• Diagnostic checks of equipment
• Preparation for face fit testing
• Perform and understand face fit test exercises
• Conduct test
• Interpretation of face fit test results
• Correction of fit test results and problem solving
• Limitations of equipment
• Written test
• Questions and close