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[H1] Face Fit Testing Lancashire | Face Fit Training Yorkshire

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[H5] Is the training certified..?
Yes, on successful completion of the course, you will receive Accredited Certification.
[H5] How long is the course..?
Dependant on the experience of the delegates, depends on the length of the course, however, the course generally lasts between 2 and 4 hours.
[H5] Do you carry out training onsite..?
Yes, as long as there are adequate class room and welfare facilities available.
[H5] Is face fit testing a legal requirment..?
Yes, it is! Learn more about it here.
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[H2] Take The Face Fit Mask Test With Our Expert Face Fit Training
A Face Fit Test will be completed on site with Accessible Ltd with their expert face fit testers around Lancashire and Yorkshire, we will come to site and take care of the face fit testing for your staff. We offer face fit training to the North West, around Lancashire and Yorkshire, and around the UK. We deliver the best face fit test to each operative to make sure you as an employer, comply with current face fit regulatory legislation and that your staffs breathing is protected from work related breathing difficulties.
[H2] It is a mandatory legal requirement, under section 7 of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002:-
An employer in Lancashire and Yorkshire, you must provide the correct training in the use and care of respirators and Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and Face Fit Tests in Lancashire and Yorkshire Must be carried out with this equipment.
Many types of industry, during their work process, can generate hazardous substances, resulting in a requirement for Face Fit Training & Testing .
Work activities can result in harmful substances contaminating the air in the form of dust, mist, gas or fume. For example:
Cutting a material such as stone, concrete or wood
Using a liquid containing solvents
Handling  dust and powder
[H2] Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)
Is designed to protect the wearer from hazards and has to be adequate and suitable to ensure the wearer is protected.
In order to ensure your RPE is adequate and suitable, you must make sure:
Your Staffs RPE fits, and is suitable for the task in hand and fits the wearer
You have arranged Face Fit Tests in Lancashire and Yorkshire for your staff, with the RPE they use and recorded the findings
That the RPE does not interfere with other protective equipment
The Staff are Face Fit trained to wear it and are supervised
Staff follow the manufacturers’ instructions for use
The RPE is stored or disposed of, whichever is the case
What is RPE? Find out here.
Accessible Ltd have experienced qualified face fit testers, who will come to your site, and complete Face Fit Tests on your staff and demonstrate how to fit their RPE correctly, so they know and understand, how that mask will feel on their face, when it is correctly fit.
Once the Face Fit training is complete, we will individually Face Fit test each member of staff, with their RPE, we record and document the findings, for your records, in order for you to comply with current best practice and legislation.
Failure to comply with Face Fit Testing legislation, not only puts your staff members, long term health at risk but could have real consequences to your business operations and leave your directors and managers open to a very real risk of prosecution under the corporate manslaughter act 2009, which may result in large fines or prison.
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[H1] What Is RPE Training

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July 29, 2018
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Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is a particular type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), used to protect the individual wearer against the inhalation of hazardous substances in the workplace air.  RPE should only be used where adequate control of exposure cannot be achieved by other means, in other words, as a last resort within the hierarchy of control measures: Elimination, Substitution, Engineering Controls, Administrative Controls, PPE.
[H2] Employer’s responsibility
RPE is unlikely to provide the best protection if the wearer doesn’t know how to use it and maintain it.
Employers must ensure that adequate training is provided to all operatives, supervisors and managers who have any reason to use RPE in the workplace, before first use.
Employers are required by law to ensure that adequate training for RPE is given before first use. Refresher training is also essential for those who use RPE but infrequently.
[H2] When to use RPE
Use RPE when harmful substances such as dust, mist, gas or fumes are contaminating the air or when oxygen levels are low.
To select the RPE that is adequate and suitable for a wearer, you will need to understand:
the hazardous substance and the amount in the air (exposure)
the form of the substance in the air (e.g. gas, particle, vapour)
the type of work being carried out
any specific wearer requirements, such as other PPE or a need for spectacles
[H2] How to use RPE
To ensure your RPE works, you should make sure:
The chosen RPE fits, is suitable for the task and the wearer
You conduct fit tests for each wearer, for each piece of tight-fitting RPE they use
The RPE works with other protective equipment the user wears
The wearers are trained to use it and are supervised
You maintain each device as per the manufacturers’ instructions
The RPE is stored properly
[H2] Types of respiratory equipment
RPE is divided into 2 types; a Respirator uses filters to remove contaminants in the workplace air (they are either non-powered or powered) and Breathing apparatus which needs a supply of breathing-quality air from an independent source, e.g. an air cylinder or compressed air.
Both types of RPE fit into 2 main groups:
Tight fitting facepieces or masks which rely on making a good seal with the wearer’s face
Loose fitting facepieces which rely on enough clean air being provided to the wearer
[H2] Breathing apparatus training
Training is essential for the successful application of breathing apparatus in any work situation. Training can cover all aspects including theory, pre-use checks, donning, after use, storage and cleaning; for all types of breathing apparatus including escape, self-contained, airline, fresh air hose and re-breather chemical type. Training can be tailored to specific site procedures and cover typical work related scenarios such as spill response, basic fire behaviour, integration with gas tight suits and snatch rescue.
Ongoing competency of a breathing apparatus user is critical, with skill fade and unfamiliarity over time, regular drilling helps to solve this issue.
[H2] Confined space training
Confined spaces remain one of the most hazardous work environments today, still claiming lives each year. It is critical that operatives in these areas are adequately trained on procedures and equipment that is designed to make this work as safe as possible. Sadly many workers have died because they have entered confined spaces without RPE, used incorrect RPE or worn it incorrectly.
Many of the gases, vapours and dusts that cause serious damage to lungs and other parts of the body can be invisible to the naked eye. RPE can help to protect you from these hazardous substances that can cause serious diseases. And training in how to use RPE properly is vital.
As well as RPE you need to take other measures to reduce contamination levels in the air such as providing adequate ventilation in confined spaces.
[H2] Asbestos
RPE is essential for those charged with the safe removal and disposal of asbestos.
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, Regulation 10 requires every employer to ensure that adequate information, instruction and training is given to their employees who are or who are liable to be exposed to asbestos, or who supervise such employees.
If you are or likely to be involved with asbestos then contacting the UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) would be a good first step.
[H2] Fit testing
It is a legal requirement that workers using tight fitting respiratory protective equipment (face pieces/masks) must be fit tested by a competent person. This requirement is detailed in CoSHH regulations.
Anyone can wear RPE but it doesn’t mean that it will fit properly which, of course, is the essential business of face fitting. If there isn’t a good seal between the wearer’s face and the RPE, it will leak. Wearers must be face fit tested before they use the equipment and training on how to use it and maintain properly is essential.

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[H2] Face Fit Training Course: What to Expect on The Day
Everyone required to wear any type of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) in the workplace must be face fit tested to ensure correct fitting and protection against substances potentially hazardous to health. Face fit testing is a legal requirement for anyone who wears a tight or close fitting mask for work. Employers have a legal responsibility

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[H2] What Is RPE Training
Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is a particular type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), used to protect the individual wearer against the inhalation of hazardous substances in the workplace air.  RPE should only be used where adequate control of exposure cannot be achieved by other means, in other words, as a last resort within the hierarchy

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[H2] Why You MUST Obtain an Official Face Fit Certificate
Significant growth has been seen in the awareness of face fit testing since its introduction to the COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) 2002 Regulations. COSHH covers chemicals, products containing chemicals, fumes dusts, vapours, mists and gases, and biological agents. In July 2005, a European Standard was approved by the Comité European de Normalisation

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[H2] Face Fit Testing: Understanding the Basics
Face fit testing is a method of checking that a tight-fitting facepiece matches the wearer’s facial features and seals adequately to the face. It also identifies unsuitable facepieces. It is a quick and simple way of assessing whether tight fitting respiratory protective equipment (RPE) does or doesn’t create an effective seal around the wearer’s face.

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[H2] Things to Be Aware of Using a Face Fit Testing Kit
Recent research indicates that up to 50% of all respiratory protective equipment (RPE) used does not offer the wearer the level of protection expected and one of the main reasons is that it simply does not fit. Under the regulations RPE must be correctly selected and tested by a competent test provider. There are two

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[H2] Is Face Fit Testing a Legal Requirement?
Yes, it is. Face fit testing is a legal requirement for anyone who wears a close-fitting mask at work. The law requires employers to prevent or control the exposure of employees to hazardous substances at work. Considerable growth has been seen in the awareness of face fit testing since its introduction to the COSHH (Control

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[H1] Is Face Fit Testing a Legal Requirement?

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March 29, 2018
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Yes, it is. Face fit testing is a legal requirement for anyone who wears a close-fitting mask at work. The law requires employers to prevent or control the exposure of employees to hazardous substances at work.
Considerable growth has been seen in the awareness of face fit testing since its introduction to the COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) 2002 Regulations. COSHH covers chemicals, products containing chemicals, fumes dusts, vapours, mists and gases, and biological agents.
In July 2005, a European Standard was approved by the Comité European de Normalisation (CEN) which supersedes CR 529:1993. This required that all member countries must introduce the European Standard as a national standard without amendment.
If your employees wear a mask because of their job risk profile, then they need to be face fit tested. Tight fitting masks need to fit the wearer’s face to be effective. All faces are different making it unlikely that one size or shape of RPE (respiratory protective equipment) will fit everyone. Face fit testing ensures that the equipment selected will fit the wearer and provide the necessary protection.
Before considering providing RPE an employer should also control exposure to hazardous substances using other methods, like effective exhaust ventilation.
The Health and Safety Executive website provides excellent information about RPE and face fit testing.
[H2] When is respiratory protective equipment required?
In the UK, respiratory- related diseases and conditions now represent the third largest work related illness; those affected are typically unprotected labourers, metal plate workers, vehicle body builders, plumbers, gas fitters, carpenters and bakers.
Many work activities generate harmful dust, gas and fumes or where oxygen levels are low; for example, using a liquid in a laboratory that contains volatile solvents, or simply cutting materials such as concrete or wood with a power saw.
In these cases, and similar, the worker must be protected from potentially hazardous environments. To select the correct type of RPE for a particular job, the employer must understand the nature of the hazardous substance and the amount of it in the air, the form of the substance in the air, gas, particle or vapour, the type of work to be carried out and any other requirements specific to the wearer like the need to wear spectacles.
[H2] What is face fit testing?
Face fit testing is a quick and simple way of assessing whether tight fitting RPE does or doesn’t create an effective seal around the wearer’s face. If the seal is imperfect, it does not protect the wearer.
When RPE is deemed necessary for a particular job, this is the best time to carry out face fit testing. At this early stage, the wearer can be offered a choice that suits him or her. The employer must ensure that that the make, model, type and size of equipment which they wore during the testing, is made available for their use. If an employee is asked to wear more than one type of facepiece then each one should be fit tested.
Employers must be aware that CE (“Conformité Européene” or “European Conformity”) Marking on RPE does not automatically make it suitable for a job. Selecting the right RPE and face fit testing is still essential.
During the test, a series of short exercises are performed to simulate the wearer’s movements during a normal working day which allows the facepiece to be assessed under realistic conditions. Any other personal protective equipment that is worn at the same time as RPE, must also be worn during the testing to ensure that safety helmets, safety spectacles or visors or ear defenders do not interfere with the correct wearing of the facepiece.
A repeat face fit test should be carried out if the wearer loses or gains weight, undergoes any substantial dental work or develops any facial changes (scars, moles) around the area of the face where the seal fits. In the US annual retesting is mandatory and every other year in Canada.
[H2] Who does the testing?
The fitting of RPE and conducting the fit testing should be carried out by a fully qualified, competent and experienced person who has received the appropriate training. The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) runs a scheme for face fit testers and provides a lot of useful information for employers, testers and employees. The testing must be documented and records must be kept for at least five years. To be clear, it is the responsibility of employers to understand when RPE is necessary and to provide essential face fit testing by qualified testers.
[H2] Facial hair
Beards and stubble have become more and more popular in recent years and here we have a problem. Many masks rely on a good seal against the face so that when the wearer breathes in, the air passes through the filter where the air is cleaned. If there are gaps around the mask then “unclean” air will be breathed into the wearer’s lungs, negating the purpose of the mask.
The performance of tight-fitting masks depends on achieving a good contact between the wearers’ skin and the seal of the mask. A poor fit will significantly reduce the protection that the RPE can provide, resulting in the possibility of the wearer’s health suffering or their life being in danger.
It is judged therefore that the presence of stubble and beards prevent a good seal of the mask around the face. Those who are clean-shaven will be much more likely to have a good seal, preventing leakage of contaminated air.
[H2] Is face fit testing done?
It appears that there are many employers who do not comply with the current legislation.
Following multiple surveys of relevant organisations, the most fundamental problem was that a large number of businesses or individuals using tight fitting RPE, did not carry out fit testing; a significant proportion of those asked had not even heard of face fit testing or did not agree that it was relevant to their work activities.
These findings strongly indicate the need to improve awareness, understanding and implementation of face fit testing.

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July 29, 2018
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Everyone required to wear any type of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) in the workplace must be face fit tested to ensure correct fitting and protection against substances potentially hazardous to health.
Face fit testing is a legal requirement for anyone who wears a tight or close fitting mask for work.
Employers have a legal responsibility to supply employees with Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) if a COSHH assessment of the workplace deems it necessary. Employers must provide suitable protection if their employees are at risk of inhaling anything which could affect their health including asbestos spores, contaminated air, chemicals, gases, other hazardous substances or when entering a confined space.
Statistics show that ill health is the biggest cause of days lost at work and deaths from workplace injury and ill health are dominated by respiratory disease, accounting for 99% of all workplace deaths. Employers often use RPE as a control measure to reduce exposure to inhaled substances. It can be used in combination with other controls, or as the main control measure itself where the tasks involved do not make other measures reasonably practicable.
[H2] Short term use
RPE is typically only provided for short term use and in line with other control measures, for example, exhaust ventilation systems. The reason being is that RPE can lead to communication or visual issues and has proven to be uncomfortable to wear for long durations. Workers who have to use this kind of equipment must remain clean shaven in order to ensure that the masks fit closely to the skin to avoid any potential leaks. If an employee has facial hair for a religious reason, alternative forms of RPE are available.
[H2] Masks
A tight fitting face piece is a full-face mask, a half facemask, or a filtering face piece (commonly referred to as a disposable mask). The performance of these types of face pieces, irrespective of whether they are used in negative pressure respirators, power assisted respirators or compressed air supplied breathing apparatus, relies heavily on the quality of fit of the face piece to the wearer’s face. An inadequate fit will significantly reduce the protection provided to the wearer.
[H2] Training course content
Face Fit training courses are usually half a day in duration and teach the delegates about the different masks available, how to choose the appropriate mask to wear and about failures in the equipment.
Courses on how to conduct qualitative fit testing
This course will typically cover:
The background to fit testing
Fit testing vs. Fit checking
What equipment needs fit testing
When fit testing should be conducted
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
How to look after fit test kits
Record keeping
[H2] Qualitative face fit testing
This testing is for any wearer who wears a half-face mask. The test involves the user wearing a hood and tests their sense of taste and smell using a non-toxic agent. This test looks for leakage.
[H2] Quantitative face fit testing
This testing is for users of full-face self-contained respiratory masks, like breathing apparatus. The number of ambient particles inside and outside the facepiece are counted. The purpose is to ensure that the mask is correctly fitted with a tight seal around the wearer’s face.
[H2] Typical qualitative and quantitative course content
Typically, the following areas will be covered:
Regulations and Guidance
The Purpose and Applicability of Fit Testing
Procedures for Selection of Adequate and Suitable RPE
Fit Factors and Protection Factors
Examination Procedures for RPE, Identification of Maintenance Problems
Correct Donning Procedures and Pre-Use Fit Checks
Qualitative and Quantitative Face-Fit Testing
Diagnostic Checks on Equipment
Correct Fit Testing Procedures, Purpose of the Fit Testing Exercises
Problem Solving
Capabilities and Limitations of the Fit Testing Equipment
Interpretation of Results
There are certain face fit exercises for both qualitative and quantitative tests. These include:
Normal breathing
Deep breathing
Head side to side
Head up and down
Bending
Talking
[H2] RPE fit tester training
There are many courses available to managers and supervisors whose staff are in need of face fit training. Subject covered may include:
RPE overview, maintenance
A practical qualitative fit test demonstration
The limitations of RPE
The background to face fit testing
Health issues
The legislation
Face fit test procedures
The face fit sensitivity test
Face fit pass levels
Mask fit test failures and retesting
Planning face fit training for staff
About documentation and recording
If you’re looking for face fit testing courses, then do get in touch with us on 01282 504455 or get in touch here.

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