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Face Fit Testing UK @FaceFitTesting

Face Fit Testing UK provide Face Fit tests for individuals and companies across the UK. Open Fit Test days and discounted group bookings available.

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Calling all painters and decorators. Daily activities such as paint stripping, sanding and spray painting can all expose you to a higher risk of developing a respiratory illness - so ensure you are wearing the right RPE! #painter #decorator #facefit #RPE
Sometimes, a mask doesn't pass the test. This is mainly due to the mask being not fit for purpose or because the wearer's features have changed and the mask is no longer tight fitting. Should this be the case, we can advise on alternative makes and models. #mask #facefittest
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We carry out qualitative and quantitative face fit tests in accordance with HSE INDG479. Both tests take around 20 minutes to complete and you receive an instant result as to whether the mask has passed and therefore provides adequate protection. #facefittest #protection
Here's a reminder of what actually happens during a face fit test. All exercises are designed to mimic actions you would be taking in real life. bit.ly/31AKUr9 #facefittest #facefit
The main purpose of face fit testing is to ensure that there is good contact between the wearer's skin and the seal of the face piece. However, our tests also check that the wearer knows how to put on the mask, to ensure the right protection. #facefittest #facefit #protection
All the CE marking does is confirm that the mask was designed and tested to meet the minimum legal requirements. It does not make it automatically suitable for a task so still needs to go through a suitability check by the employer before use. #CEmark #facefittest #protection
How are you protecting your workers' #respiratoryhealth?
Health and Safety Executive
 @H_S_E
13 Oct 2021
If you work in construction, do you know the risks of breathing in dust? Cutting, drilling, grinding and polishing can generate dust that can cause lung disease if the risks are not controlled. Find out how to stay safe doing these tasks: workright.campaign.gov.uk/ca… #WorkRight
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Alpha Training @AlphaHealthSafe
13 Oct 2021
If you're lucky enough to have met our MD Shaun Jackaman, you will know how passionate he is about all things #healthandsafety. We recently caught up with him to reflect on the last 20 years in the industry and find out what he thinks the future holds. bit.ly/3lDavum
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Onboarding new team members that wear RPE as part of their new roles? We find that face fit testing is best done at the induction and onboarding stage, to ensure workers are protected from the start. We then recommend re-testing every 2 years. #facefittest #RPE #facefit
We work across different industries when carrying out face fit tests; from the healthcare sector to manufacturing, automotive, the Police (and many more), we work with responsible business owners and managers. #facefittest #healthcaresector #RPE
Which face fit test is required for your type of mask? Tight fitting respirators including full face masks require a quantitative test, whereas qualitative tests are for disposable and re-usable half masks. More on our website: bit.ly/31AKUr9 #facefittest #facemasks
Our team are #Fit2Fit accredited Face Fit testers. They have undergone a rigorous training programme following industry best practice and have many years of experience with different types of masks, respirators and other types of RPE. #RPE #facefit
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Do you have questions about face fit testing? Perhaps your employer has booked you in for a test but you are not sure what to expect. Our website answer some of the most frequently asked questions and outlines the process. bit.ly/2XVXVwH #facefit #facefittest
#NationalEyeHealthWeek is a good reminder for #construction businesses to protect their employees' #eyehealth from hazards such as falling debris, wood splinters, and flying nails. This article looks at how employers can do so: bit.ly/3ugPQin
Do you work in the vehicle paint spraying industry? Workers in the motor vehicle repair industry and motor and semi-trailer manufacturing typically can suffer from occupational asthma. Get in touch if we can help with face fit tests. #vehiclerepairs #paintspraying
We have seen a big increase in dental practices using our face fit testing services since the Pandemic hit, and we are very grateful for the lovely feedback we receive as a result. #dentalpractice #facefit #facefittest
Find out more about the team behind Face Fit Testing UK, part of the Lyra Group. Across our three businesses, our priority is to work with companies to keep their people safe. #safetyatwork #sussex #facefit bit.ly/2Wt6gHx
According to the HSE, these industries are particularly exposed to work-related respiratory disease: Construction workers, Foundry workers, Welders, etc. Each year, there are currently approximately 12,000 deaths due to occupational respiratory diseases! #respiratorydisease #RPE
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Health and Safety Executive
 @H_S_E
17 Sep 2021
Do your workers undertake welding activities or use metalworking fluids? If so, you need to ensure you are using local exhaust ventilation (LEV) to reduce exposure. Our top tips have guidance to ensure you are taking the precautions needed to #WorkRight workright.campaign.gov.uk/hs…
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