Course Content
The importance of face fit testing
The responsibilities of employers
The importance of following the fitting routine
Explaining the Sensitivity Test
Practical application of the delegate’s employers chosen mask
Testing of each individual
Equipment & Other Requirements
Equipment & Other Requirements
Candidates are required to be clean shaven (must be a wet shave) for the face fit test to be undertaken.
Candidates must provide their own Face Masks (We recommend the FFP3 Masks)
* Candidates should not eat, drink or smoke 30 minutes prior to the face fit test.
- A Form of photo ID ( Passport, Driving license, Formal ID Cards)
Learning Objectives
Delegates will learn how to fit their own mask correctly and will be tested on their competence using the qualitative sensitivity test method.
Course Aim
This course focuses on the correct fitting and testing of RPE.
Course Overview
A face fit test is a simple test which checks whether a person’s mask fits their face shape and size. … As people come in all sorts of shapes and sizes it is unlikely that one particular type or size of RPE face piece will fit everyone. A face fit test will help ensure that the RPE selected is suitable for the wearer