Face Fit Testing Service
Details
Proper face fit testing is essential for workplace safety and legal compliance. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 mandate that employers ensure respiratory protective equipment (RPE) fits correctly to provide adequate protection.
Who is the course aimed at?
Anyone who uses a mask at work.
Course Objectives
This Face Fit Testing Service provides essential testing to ensure tight-fitting masks, respirators, and other RPE create an effective seal, following HSE guidelines and Fit2Fit accreditation standards. Participants will undergo qualitative or quantitative fit testing, ensuring compliance with UK safety regulations and minimizing exposure to hazardous substances.
Ideal for construction workers, healthcare professionals, industrial personnel, and safety officers, this service ensures individuals receive properly fitted RPE, reducing workplace risks and improving respiratory protection.
Certification
This course certification is provided by Safetymen
Validation Length
Upon completion this course certification is valid for 2 year(s)
Training Methods
- Classroom
- Client Premises
Course Duration
The length of this course is 20 Minutes
Pricing
| Number of Learners | Per Person | Premium Price * |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 12 | £50 | £80 |
* Our premium price is for courses that are held during the evenings or on weekends for your convenience
Prerequisites
The following list of prerequisites are required to take this course:
- 16 years or older
- able to physically undertake practical tasks
- free from the effects of drugs and alcohol
- fluent in spoken and written English
- You must be cleanly shaven. This means you must shave on the morning before the fit test. If you are not cleanly shaven we will refuse to carry out the test. The full Test Fee will still be applicable in this event.
- DO NOT eat or drink anything other than water for at least 30 minutes before your test
- Do not smoke for at least 15 minutes before the test.
What to Bring
The following items are required to bring on the day of the course:
- Valid Photo ID - For example Passport or Driving License
- Clean comfortable clothing, suitable for classroom
- Ensure that you arrive on-time for your fit test. Your scheduled time will be confirmed in your booking and we recommend that you arrive 5 minutes early.
- You must bring your own respirator to the test with you. If you use disposable respirators, it must be new, unused and in the original packaging. If you use reusable respirators, it must be in good condition and well maintained. Respirators to be tested must be fitted with particle (dust) filters.
- DO NOT eat or drink anything other than water for at least 30 minutes before your test.
- Do not smoke for at least 15 minutes before the test.
Course Content
- Operatives must be clean shaven and not eat, drink or smoke 30 minutes prior to test
- Bring your own mask which you will be using
- The certificate will only cover operatives to use the same make and model of mask used during the test
- This test is not suitable for full face masks