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15-30 Mins (per test)

Maximum Delegates

8 – 16 Learners

Face Fit Testing Course

Course Details:

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have launched a ten year strategy focusing on occupational Health, with this in mind there is a great need to ensure that your operatives are face fit tested. RG Wilbrey Training offer Face fit testing at both our Training centre or a suitable location of your choice.

Face Fit is a legal requirement and is covered by HSE legislation. Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) used must be able to provide adequate protection for individual wearers. RPE cannot protect the wearer if it does have a tight seal and leaks. Thus, it is important for employees to have their respiratory protective equipment (RPE) tested by a competent person,

Course Aims:

Face Fit is a series of tests and exercises emulating a full range of facial movement to ensure anadequate seal is maintained for the wearer.

Course Content:

The Face Fit testing consists of a series of testing procedures and exercises emulating a full range of facial movement to ensure an adequate seal is maintained for the wearer.

The face-fitting testing process is carried out in two qualitative face-fit test stages:

  1. The sensitivity test confirms if the wearer can detect the test agent (either smell or taste). The test agent is sprayed into a test hood so that the wearer's sensitivity can be established.
  2. The fit test requires the wearer to don their face mask and the test hood. The tester sprays the test agent into the hood at intervals whilst the wearer is carrying out a series of exercises designed to simulate movement expected in the workplace (e.g., moving head side to side, up and down, and talking out loud). If the wearer can taste or smell the test agent at any time, this indicates a failure – the mask does not fit.

Assessment:

Operatives must be clean shaven and must not eat or drink for at least 30 minutes prior to the test.

Certification:

Learners will receive a card docket as proof of test.

£58.00
plus vat
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RGW Offices, Aspen House, Great Brickkiln Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0PT

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Aspen House, Great Brickkiln Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 0PT

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