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Face Fit TestingSafety Industries were amongst the first organisations in the UK with staff accredited to the Fit2Fit respiratory face fit testing scheme. The scheme was devised by the British Safety Industries Federation (BSiF) in conjunction with the HSE and leading respiratory manufacturers in response to fears that face fit testing standards were lacking due to the shortage of competent persons available to carry out the tests. All face test candidates must:- * Be clean shaven on the day of the test, in the area where the mask seals to the face. * Not have smoked at least two hours before the test, as any smoke residue in the lungs can cause a false reading on the test equipment. * Advise us if they are intending to use RPE with combination (i.e. gas/vapour- ABEK filters) as we need to test using the correct filter/s. * Consider whether they wish to be tested wearing any other PPE that they normally wear with their RPE during the test eg Safety Glasses, hard hat, ear defenders. * Be able to fit their RPE. * Be physically fit to wear RPE and walk on the treadmill for 20 minutes , candidates with breathing problems, asthma or other significant health issues should consult their GP if they are concerned about their suitability for this test. We cannot give health advice. We can fit test a wide range off respirators, both full and half masks, some of which are listed below Sundstrom SR100 Half Mask Wilson (Sperian) MX/PF F950 Half Mask Scott Protector Profile 40 Half Mask Moldex 8000 Series Half Mask Scott Protector Phantom Full Face Mask Scott Protector Vision (Including Phantom Vision) Full Face Mask Scott Protector Gemini Full Face Mask Scott Protector Pro-mask Full Face Mask Why do you need a fit test? Required by law COSHH 2002 Reg. 7 CLAW 2002 Reg. 6 CAR 2006 "Where adequate control of exposure cannot be achieved by other means, the provision of suitable personal protective equipment....." Unsuitable RPE will not provide adequate protection Provision of unsuitable RPE is not in compliance with the law People have different size and shape of face Unlikely that one single design and size of face piece will fit all users within workforce No respirator is 100% leak proof a poor fit is a major contributor to reduced protection Repeat fit testing policy Quoted from Working with materials containing asbestos - Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 - L143 - Paragraph 198 "It is a good practice to have a system in place to ensure repeat fit testing of RPE is carried out on a regular basis. This is especially important when RPE is used freqently as a primary means of exposure control, e.g. annual testing for workers involved in licenced asbestos removal." Quoted from Asbestos : The licenced contractors guide (HSG247 - P50 5.19 - Point 5) "if the company's health and safety policy requires it. It is recommended that employers have a specific policy on frequency of repeat fit testing, eg every one or two years." In summary, it is recommended that you follow your companies Health and Safety policy. As a standard, our system is set to produce the certificates with a Due Date 12 months for the original date of the test. If your company policy differs to this, please confirm this to us in writing at the time of booking, as certificates cannot be amended. Prices (Romford) Please call us for more details and to arrange a booking. Full mask test £39 Half mask test £39 Full and half mask test £72 Onsite fit testing: please call. | |
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 Fit Test Booking FormsTo download a Fit Test Booking Form, please click the icon on the right | |
Fit Test QuestionairreTo download a Fit Test Questionairre click the icon on the right | |
 Advisory from Scott Protector about Phantom VisionTo download the statement from Scott Protector about Face Fit Testing Certficates and using with Phantom Vision click the icon on the right |
