Is face fit testing compulsory?

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Foley and Baugh provide face-fit testing in Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft, Norwich, Ipswich, across Norfolk and Suffolk and throughout East Anglia.

Ensuring respiratory protective equipment (RPE) functions effectively is crucial. A mask that doesn’t seal properly fails to provide the necessary protection, making it unreliable. The main reason for such failures? Poor fit. A secure, tight-fitting mask is essential for optimum protection.

With the wide variety of facial shapes and sizes, no single RPE facepiece fits everyone. That’s where our face fit testing comes in – helping to confirm that the selected equipment is well-suited to each individual.

Foley and Baugh’s face fit testing, available in Great Yarmouth and across East Anglia, isn’t a one-off process. It should be carried out whenever individuals have a choice of appropriate RPE models. Moreover, once a specific make, model, type and size of facepiece passes fit testing, it should remain easily accessible for continued use. Those requiring different types of tight-fitting facepieces must undergo separate tests for each variant, ensuring an adequate supply of all necessary sizes.

Trust Foley and Baugh’s ‘Fit2Fit’-certified specialists for face fit testing throughout the eastern counties. Our experienced professionals use the qualitative testing method to assess tight-fitting facepieces, guaranteeing your team’s protection from hazardous exposure. We also offer expert advice on selecting the correct mask and filter types to ensure maximum safety.

Face fit testing can be arranged at our Great Yarmouth facility. For groups of six or more we also offer on-site face fit testing in Lowestoft, Norwich, Ipswich and throughout Norfolk, Suffolk, and the wider East Anglia region. You can rely on Foley and Baugh’s ‘Fit2Face’ team to safeguard your people against respiratory risks.

Is face fit testing compulsory? Yes, it’s a legal requirement if you’re using tight-fitting respiratory equipment of certain types for a number of activities. We’ll be happy to advise you on your obligations in this respect.

For more information, please call us today on 01493 659026 or email hello@foleyandbaugh.co.uk.

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Foley and Baugh offer a full face fit testing service to businesses and individuals through East Anglia from our head office in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. Face fit testing is critical process for assessing the seal of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) like face masks and respirators to a users face.

Face fit testing checks for gaps between a RPE and the user's face to ensure effective filtration of airborne contaminants. Through simulated exercises, any gaps in the seal are identified, enabling adjustments or recommending alternative respiratory protective equipment to maximise user protection. Repeat testing is a must for maintaining safety standards and protecting workers in hazardous environments across all industries.

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