Face Fit Testing
WHY do I need to be Face Fitted?
This testing facility is for anyone who performs a task where a potentially hazardous dust or other substances become, or may become, air borne.
Employers provide Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE), but if your mask doesn’t fit correctly, it will be uncomfortable and non protective.
Whatever your role in industry, we'll ensure the solution is suitable, useful and rewarding.
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In this assessment we fit FFP2 or FFP3 masks, disposable or the more personal silicon half masks.
Current advice from HSE / HSI, as at 17th June 2020, is that KN95 masks are not to be used as their effectiveness cannot be assured.
This is the perfect bolt on for the likes of, asbestos awareness, COSHH, silicosis and abrasive wheels.
This course takes the user through the rigorous testing, as recommended by the HSI / HSE, and manufactures of the equipment.
This includes a sensitivity test and a seven step test to ensure the fit is correct for the user.
We will ensure you are fitted with the correct RPE for you.
This course meets the statutory requirements of the relevant legislation, whether local or UK, and other relevant statutory provisions and approved Codes of Practice including Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
The Health and Safety Inspectorate have released an update regarding Health Surveillance
Course Information
Assessment
The test is delivered through practical exercises. You will be assessed through practical tests. All of our trainers are accredited.
The actual face fit testing is held on a one to one basis and take approximately half an hour.
Candidates must be cleanly shaved (on the morning) and not have eaten, drank any liquids (other than plain water), chewed gum or smoked/vaped for 30 minutes prior to attending the test.
We will not conduct fit tests if there is any hair growth between the wearer’s skin and the facepiece sealing surface, such as stubble beard growth, beard, moustache, sideburns or low hairline, which cross the respirator sealing surface. You should ensure that any type of non-PPE apparel or adornment (eg piercing) does not interfere with the fit of the facepiece.
The employer must inform wearers that they should be clean-shaven in the region of the face seal whenever they wear a tight-fitting facepiece at work and that the fit test is for a specific make and model of mask. If other types or mask are required to be used, then a new fit test is required.
A fit test should be repeated whenever there is a change to the RPE type, size, model or material or whenever there is a change to the circumstances of the wearer that could alter the fit of the RPE; for example:
weight loss or gain
substantial dental work;
any facial changes (scars, moles, effects of ageing etc) around the face seal areafacial piercings
introduction or change in other head-worn personal protective equipment (PPE).
If your operatives are required to wear other PPE on the head or face as well as masks, in line with your risk assessment(s), you should supply these to your operatives for the test and they should be worn during the test to ensure the proper validity of the procedure.
QUALIFICATIONS / CERTIFICATION
Upon successfully completing the assessment, the employer will be awarded a 4safety certificate.
DURATION
Novice: 1/2 hour per person
Re-certification: 1/2 hour per person
LOCATION
4safety, Home Farm, Rue de Grouville, Jersey, JE3 9HP, or at the customer's premises.
COST
Per Face Fit test £50+GST