Face Fit Testing
Apple Group Training Instructors provide a testing service, carrying out face fit tests for employees, companies – organisations throughout the UK, either at your premises or one of our training locations.
Face Fit Testing
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Course Overview - Why Take This Course?
If you wear a mask at work that relies on making a seal with your face then you need a face fit test. Apple Group Training Instructors provide advice on respiratory protective equipment for those who require fit tests. Our instructors also provide information on RPE fit testing methods, what can be achieved from a fit test and the core information to be included in a fit test report.
Who Is This Course For?
All wearers of face fit masks e.g. respirators or compressed air breathing apparatus require a face fit test in the workplace.
Why wear high performance respiratory protective equipment then compromise the protection given if the mask does not fit the wearer correctly?
The best time to do face fit testing is at the initial selection stage, when individual users can be given a choice of adequate models of RPE. You should ensure that the make, model, type and size of facepiece that they wore when they had their successful face fit test is made available for their use. If an employee wears more than one type of tight-fitting facepiece, then each type of facepiece should be face fit tested.
Course Aims & Objectives
- To provide information on the importance of training on the safe use of respitory masks that are used in the workplace.
- How to implement a safe system of work under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (1999).
- Identify the hazards and risks of not wearing a mask and implement control measures to reduce the risk factor to as low as possible.
- Introduce a safe system of work as per RPE guidance.
- Demonstrate to the delegate the correct procedures for using the equipment in a way that will not put the delegate at risk of injury.
- Give the delegate the knowledge to be able to select the correct mask for the job.
- Provide suitable personal protective equipment as required.
Course Content
- Safety of those who require fit testing of respiratory protective equipment that is required by law.
- Introduction – HSE guidance, employer, and employee responsibilities.
- Introduction to the COSHH regulation 7 and INDG479.
- Introduction of the types of mask that is best suited to the person who is receiving the training.
- The importance of wearing the correct type of mask for the person who must wear a face fit mask by law.
- Donning the correct type of mask, undergoing a face fit test by the Instructor.
Training Requirements
Operatives will be required to participate in the full use of their respiratory protective equipment under supervision as per RPE guidance and the provision and use of work equipment regulations. (PUWER).
The environment must be safe as per the Health and Safety at work Act 1974.
Full personal protective equipment must be used as per personal protective equipment regulations.
Certification
The training course is accredited through Apple Group Training.
Course Location
We can provide this training nationwide at a location of your choice to suit.
If you cannot travel, then we can come to your premises to provide training on-site.
Meet The Expert
Richard Appleyard, owner of Apple Group Training, is our senior health and safety consultant with more than 25 years of experience in training employees and those with the responsibility on respiratory protective equipment in a variety of industries.
Our trainers will deliver easy-to-understand, enjoyable, engaging, and comprehensive training at the highest level, specialising on the safe use of RPE.
Why Choose Apple Group TRAINING?
Accredited Courses
Our training courses are certified to the highest standard. All of our training courses have been developed by highly qualified health and safety professionals in accordance with HSE standards and guidance.
Experienced Trainers
We have over 25 years of experience providing training and consultancy to a wide range of industries across the UK including construction, manufacturing and education.
Tailored to You
Our courses can be tailored to your unique training requirements, whatever the request.
Our 5* Reviews
Relaxed and easy to learn how to fit face mask..
Brilliant course as I had no current knowledge on the use of the RPE, although I am aware of my competency level and that I must wear the correct type of mask in the workplace.
Delivery methods were good. The trainer was good in the delivery presentation of the face fit training.
Very good course, learned a lot on face fit testing.
The course was very Informative, Richard Appleyard gave a full explanation on types of masks that are required by law in the workplace were there is a risk of breathing in the wrong type of particle.
Contact Us
To learn more about our face fit Training course or to book a training course, contact us today on 0113 257 3222, info@applegroup.co.uk, or fill in the enquiry form.