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RPE

FACE FIT TESTING



Do I need a face fit test? Well, if you wear a “dust mask” AKA close fitting
respiratory protective equipment (RPE) then simply put, yes, you need a face fit
test!



According to Health and Safety Executive (HSE) data, there are approximately
12,000 UK deaths associated with work related respiratory diseases each year;
many of these preventable if correctly specified RPE was provided, worn & fit
tested.



Is it a legal / mandatory requirement to have a face fit test? Again the short
answer is yes. The CoSHH Regulatiuons 2002, PPE regulations 1992 (as amended
2002), supported by HSG53 and INDG479 (formerly OC282/28) details that close
fitting RPE such as disposable or reusable "dust masks" must be both adequate
and suitable; the only accepted method to demonstrate that RPE is suitable is to
undertake a face fit test.



What is a face fit test? There are two common methods of undertaking a face fit
test, the “Qualitative method” and the “Quantitative” method. The Qualitative
method, also recognised as the “taste test” is ideally suited to both reusable
and disposable half face RPE offering particulate protection. The “Taste Test”
is a quick, simple and cost effective means of demonstrating that RPE creates an
effective seal to the wearers face.



What type of mask needs face fit testing? The answer is ANY close-fitting
respirator, this could be a filtering face piece aka a “dust mask” such as FFP3
or a reusable half or full face respirator. If a risk assessment identifies the
need for close fitting RPE then a fit test should be undertaken. The COSHH, CAR
and PPE Regulations all specify the need for suitable and adequate RPE,
currently the only way of demonstrating that RPE is suitable is to undertake a
“face fit test”.



Must I be clean shaven to have a face fit test? Yes; any stubble, facial hair,
beards, goatees or moustaches that contact the face seal area will significantly
reduce the protection offered by tight fitting RPE. It is therefore essential
that RPE wearers are not only clean shaven for the test, but also when the mask
is put into use.



Who can undertake a Face fit test? “A competent person” should undertake a face
fit test. INDG479 stipulates 14 distinct criteria that a competent person should
be trained, knowledgeable and experienced within. The British Safety Industry
Federation (BSIF) supported by HSE, recognises that selecting a “fit2fit”
accredited face fit tester is one way that competence can be demonstrated. We
can also train you how to fit test, information can be found below.



A list of competent, fit2fit approved testers and a host of other resources can
be found here www.fit2fit.org  where you will find 1974 Rapport Ltd listed.



For the latest 1974 Rapport Face Fit Testing News please follow our Blog. Please
don't hesitate to get in touch to arrange a fit test or simply to receive some
free, common sense, competent advice.








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