Qualitative Face-Fit Testing In Trowbridge

On Site Face Fit Testing In Trowbridge

If your company is based in Trowbridge and you require qualitative face-fit testing for your employees, we at Fire Coral Ltd can provide you with testing by a Fit2Fit accredited provider.

As part of your company health and safety remit, if you provide your staff with respiratory equipment (RPE) you require certification that they fit your staff correctly, are used in the correct manner, and maintained in line with legal requirements. The Health & Safety Executives (HSE) guidance note INDG 479 lays bare the need for face fit testing.

Face-fit testing is required, especially if your employees work in a dusty environment within Trowbridge. The COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Regulations state then when selecting RPE equipment, a face-fit test is a way of ensuring an adequate seal is achieved. Did you know over 50% of masks tested on those with no training failed a face fit test.

By following the guidance laid out in INDG 479 & HSG 53 with regards RPE, you are meeting the regulatory requirements expected of you.

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All close fitting masks should be face fit tested on the wearer to demonstrate whether they work or not. The types of masks which would need face-fit testing include, disposable face masks (FFP3), half masks & full-face masks. Here at Fire Coral Ltd, we provide qualitative testing for workers in Trowbridge using half-face disposable or reusable masks only.

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A face fit test is a set of exercises simulating everyday movement to determine whether an adequate seal is maintained. There are 7 exercises which each staff member should complete, each lasting for 1 minute. If one of the exercises is failed, the whole test needs to be re-taken. We will test your staff in groups of nine in slots 1.5 hours apart to minimise downtime to yourselves.

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Normal working conditions should be simulated during the test, as mentioned in INDG 479. It is recommended that staff should be using dynamic movements such as walking, stepping and cycling on exercise machines.

If your staff in Trowbridge use RPE on a regular basis, and you would like to ensure they are fully trained in the wearing, fitting, and use of their respiratory equipment; Fire Coral Ltd can provide you with a tailored training package at a preferential rate.

About Face Fit Testing

Face Fit Testing is a method that is used to identify how a dust mask matches an individual’s facial characteristics. A poor seal will substantially reduce the level of protection so face fit testing is required to fulfil the safety criteria.

Furthermore, there are two types of face fit testing - qualitative and quantitative. The qualitative method is specifically designed for testing of disposable masks (FFP3) and half masks but not full face masks. It is based on tasting a bitter or sweet compound. Quantitative testing is designed for full face masks.

About Trowbridge

Trowbridge is the county town of Wiltshire and is proud to offer a wealth of services to the region and its visitors. The town’s rich industrial heritage means that it has much for those interested in its history. The beautiful park offers walks, play areas and sports facilities, and the town boasts delightful independent shops, well-known High Street outlets and a multitude of cafés, pubs and restaurants: there are also a number of conveniently-placed hotels. The town also hosts a weekly Wednesday market, with local stalls and traders.Our team at the Information Centre can give you advice on how to get the most out of your stay including picking up a copy of our Trowbridge Ted’s Terrible Town Trail. The map takes you around the town, exploring the gory side of Trowbridge’s history.Situated just 25 minutes by road from Bath, with good public transport links and direct trains to London, the South West, the Midlands and South Wales, Trowbridge provides a great base from which to explore the region, especially Wiltshire landmarks such as Avebury and Stonehenge.Trowbridge’s diversity of shops, regular markets, and public transportation links make it a popular shopping destination. It is also well situated between popular tourist attractions in southwestern England, including the World Heritage sites of Bath, Avebury, and Stonehenge, as well as Longleat House, a 16th-century stately home. Two of the principal focuses of special events in Trowbridge are the Civic Centre and the multiuse Trowbridge Park (People’s Park). Trowbridge has a history of regional success in the Britain in Bloom horticulture and gardening competition overseen by the Royal Horticultural Society.

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