Who is this course for?
The course is suitable for individuals responsible for carrying out face fit testing on employees using tight-fitting RPE, including Health and Safety professionals, Occupational Health personnel, safety representatives, training providers, workplace safety personnel, supervisors, managers and RPE programme coordinators.
What you will learn?
- Understanding the purpose and importance of face fit testing for tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
- Understanding relevant legislation, standards and guidance relating to RPE and face fit testing
- Understanding the role and responsibilities of a competent face fit tester
- Identifying different types of RPE and selecting the appropriate face fit testing method
- Understanding the difference between qualitative and quantitative face fit testing
- Preparing the test area, equipment and delegate correctly
- Carrying out appropriate pre-test checks on face fit testing equipment
- Explaining face fit testing procedures clearly to delegates
- Correctly positioning and adjusting RPE before testing
- Identifying factors affecting the face seal, including facial hair, spectacles, headwear and other PPE
- Conducting face fit tests in accordance with manufacturer instructions and relevant testing protocols
- Recognising pass/fail results and understanding the appropriate action
- Dealing with failed tests and selecting an alternative suitable facepiece where required
- Accurately recording and documenting face fit test results
- Identifying common testing errors and maintaining reliable test results
- Understanding equipment care, maintenance and calibration requirements
Teaching and Assessment
Training covers RPE, legal requirements, the role of the face fit tester, RPE selection, qualitative and quantitative testing methods and preparation of the test environment. Delegates undertake practical face fit testing exercises covering equipment checks, facepiece fitting, user seal checks, testing procedures, pass/fail criteria, failed tests, record keeping and equipment care.
What you get once complete.
On successful completion, delegates will receive a Face Fit Testing – Train the Tester certificate.
