Face Fit – Correct Fitting and Testing Course in Exeter, Devon This Face Fit – Correct Fitting and Testing Procedures course will enable those trained to carry out qualitative fit testing in accordance with INDG479. Who is the Face Fit – Correct Fitting and Testing Course Suitable For? This Face Fit course is aimed at those who are required to carry out qualitative fit testing in accordance with INDG479. Course Background Where Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is used as a control measure under health and safety legislation, it is vital that the selected RPE is adequate and suitable. To ensure selected RPE has the potential to provide adequate protection, the ACoPs supporting the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (CoSHH), the Control of Asbestos Regulations and the Control of Lead at Work Regulations stipulate that tight-fitting RPE must be fit tested as part of the selection process. NOTE: A tight-fitting face-piece is a full-face mask, half mask or a filtering face-piece (commonly referred to as a disposable mask) Fit testing is a method of checking that a tight-fitting face-piece matches the wearer’s facial features and seals adequately to their face SSG offer this training course for companies who want to conduct qualitative fit testing themselves, which is only suitable for half mask or a filtering face-piece. Delivery Method Classroom training in Exeter, Devon, EX6 7XS. Course Duration 3 Hours Course Programme The background to fit testing When fit testing should be conducted Types of fit testing Qualitative / quantitative Correct fitting of RPE 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 Maintenance of equipment Record keeping Links to external documents RPE: SSG will provide RPE for practical training. Delegates can also bring their own RPE to use during the training if they wish to. Assessment and Certification On successful completion of the course delegates will receive an SSG course attendance certificate which is valid for three years. Related Courses Manual Handling courses CDM courses CITB courses PASMA courses IPAF courses EUSR courses CPCS courses Confined Spaces courses Asbestos courses First Aid courses Fire Safety courses Related Content Health and safety for managers is essential The importance of safety on construction sites Fire safety on construction sites Is your construction site hazardous to health? Planning and managing construction sites safely Measures for safe construction site traffic control The dangers of scaffolding have to be managed Play a bigger role in managing H&S in construction
