{"product_id":"face-fit-testing-letchworth","title":"Face Fit Testing (Qualitative) in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCheck Your Respirator Seals Properly Before You Rely on It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tight-fitting respirator only protects the wearer if it seals against their face. Qualitative face fit testing checks that seal for a specific make, model and size of mask on a specific person. Each test takes around 15 to 20 minutes including paperwork, and the price shown is per mask tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should attend?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who wears tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment (RPE) at work, such as disposable FFP masks or half masks, including people exposed to dust, fumes, vapours and other airborne hazards in construction, manufacturing, painting and woodworking. Employers who need to show their RPE is suitable for each wearer will also benefit. No previous training is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Test Covers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sensitivity test to confirm you can detect the test agent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fit test itself, carried out while you perform a set series of exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit test protocols and pass levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat happens after a failed test and how re-tests work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProblem solving, including adjusting the fit or trying another model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChecking fit and seal, and wearing the mask correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow You Pass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe test is passed if the test agent cannot be detected inside the mask at any point during the exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 15 to 20 minutes per person, within a half-day testing session\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFit test record confirming a successful test and the suitability of the mask tested\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore Your Test\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring the mask you use at work, as masks are not supplied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe clean shaven in the area where the mask seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not smoke, vape, eat or drink anything other than water for at least 30 minutes beforehand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring any equipment worn with the mask that could affect its fit, such as goggles or a hard hat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting takes place in person at 27 Campus Five, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 2JF, with Safety For Business, a Hertfordshire health and safety consultancy and CITB Approved Training Organisation. Letchworth sits just off junction 9 of the A1(M), close to Hitchin, Baldock and Stevenage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I be tested with a beard or stubble?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Facial hair under the seal prevents a reliable fit, so you need to be clean shaven on the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if my mask fails?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tester will help you adjust the fit or suggest trying a different model, and a re-test is normally included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a separate test for each mask?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Each make, model and size of tight-fitting mask you wear needs its own test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/face-fit-courses\"\u003eFace Fit Testing courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/asbestos-awareness\"\u003eAsbestos Awareness courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/training-courses-in-hertfordshire-uk\"\u003eAll courses in Hertfordshire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/construction-engineering-courses\"\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Engineering courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/health-safety-care-courses\"\u003eHealth, Safety \u0026amp; Care courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Safety For Business","offers":[{"title":"Dates Coming Soon","offer_id":58901437972824,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7126\/7672\/files\/sfb-logo-1024x301.png?v=1792668926","url":"https:\/\/www.envicourse.com\/products\/face-fit-testing-letchworth","provider":"envicourse.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}