Face Fit Testing Train the Tester Course in Harworth, Nottinghamshire (Classroom)
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Our Face Fit Train the Tester course is a one-day classroom and practical course qualifying delegates to carry out qualitative face fit testing on tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment within their own organisation.
Who Should Attend
This course is for health and safety officers, supervisors, occupational health staff and anyone who will be responsible for conducting face fit tests on colleagues. No previous face fit testing experience is required.
What You Will Learn
- Legal requirements for RPE and face fit testing under COSHH
- Types of tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment
- Qualitative face fit testing methodology to HSE guidance
- Conducting the test, exercises and pass criteria
- Common causes of test failure and how to address them
- Recording and documenting test results
Certification
Successful delegates receive a certificate qualifying them to carry out qualitative face fit testing. Refresher training is recommended every three years.
Delivery Method
Classroom and practical delivery at our training centre: Unit 9 Snape Lane Industrial Estate, Harworth, Doncaster, DN11 8SP. We also offer half mask face fit testing as a service on request.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this cover quantitative testing?
No. This course covers qualitative face fit testing, which is suitable for disposable and half mask RPE.
Do I need experience before attending?
No. The course is written for delegates with no previous face fit testing experience.
How often should I refresh this training?
Refresher training is recommended every three years.
Can you carry out face fit testing for us instead?
Yes. We offer half mask face fit testing as a service on request. Contact us to arrange.
For short courses a completion certificate is available at the end of the course. You can screenshot this or print it out to confirm completion of the training.
For accredited courses a certificate will be sent directly to you from the appropriate awarding body.
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We are MECsafe, an established health and safety compliance and training consultancy serving the construction industry from our purpose-built facilities in Harworth, Nottinghamshire. We have been supporting contractors and clients across the building and construction sector for many years.
We are an approved member of the CITB Training Provider Network and deliver the full CITB Site Safety Plus suite alongside CCNSG Safety Passport, IPAF, PASMA, UKATA asbestos awareness, confined space, NRSWA and a wide range of general site health and safety courses. We also offer construction NVQs.
We specialise in the application of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, and our training sits alongside a broader compliance offering that includes CDM consultancy, site safety inspections, fire risk assessments and asbestos surveys. Our services are available nationally, from small maintenance and engineering contractors to multi-disciplined organisations.
Envico is working in association with MECsafe offering CITB and other health and safety training courses and is not accredited by or associated with CITB or any other examination bodies, awarding bodies, institutions or organisations in any way whatsoever.