Face Fit – Correct Fitting and Testing Procedures

This course will enable those trained to carry out qualitative fit testing in accordance with INDG479.

Course Attendees

This course is aimed at those who are required to carry out qualitative fit testing in accordance with INDG479.

Course Background

Where Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is used as a control measure under health and safety legislation, it is vital that the selected RPE is adequate and suitable. To ensure selected RPE has the potential to provide adequate protection, the ACoPs supporting the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (CoSHH), the Control of Asbestos Regulations and the Control of Lead at Work Regulations stipulate that tight-fitting RPE must be fit tested as part of the selection process.

NOTE:

  • A tight-fitting facepiece is a full-face mask, half mask or a filtering facepiece (commonly referred to as a disposable mask)
  • Fit testing is a method of checking that a tight-fitting facepiece matches the wearer’s facial features and seals adequately to their face
  • SSG offer this training course for companies who want to conduct qualitative fit testing themselves, which is only suitable for half mask or a filtering facepiece.

Course Duration

SSG offer this course over three hours as a fit test workshop.

Course Programme

  • The background to fit testing
  • When fit testing should be conducted
  • Types of fit testing
  • Qualitative / quantitative
  • Correct fitting of RPE
  • In-depth training on how to correctly use qualitative fit test kits with many practical hints and tips
  • Identifying and correcting failures
  • Advice on how to structure a fit testing session and properly brief test subjects
  • Practical fit testing to gain experience and confidence
  • Maintenance of equipment
  • Record keeping
  • Links to external documents

RPE: SSG will provide RPE for practical training. Delegates can also bring their own RPE to use during the training if they wish to.

Training Certification and Assessment

On successful completion of the course delegates will receive an SSG course attendance certificate which is valid for three years.

Book this course

Open booking

from£100 +VAT

This course does not have discounted pricing available

  • Discount rate available for three or more delegates

  • Quick and easy online booking

  • Manage your delegates and certificates online

Private booking

from£655 +VAT

Price per course depends on location, required publications and delegate numbers

  • Location and dates convenient to you

  • Cost effective

  • Bespoke options available

Additional information

Downloads
  • Face Fit Correct Fitting and Testing Procedures.pdf