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Qualitative Face fit testing
Face Fit test
Duration 1/2 day course Morning/Afternoon sessions
Fit testing is important to ensure the expected level of protection is provided by minimizing the total amount of contaminant leakage into the facepiece through the face seal.
The Face Fit test will identify whether departmental recommended facepieces are suitable for use by a particular wearer or advise if alternative facepieces nee
Face fit testing is a legal requirement for anyone who wears a tight (or close) fitting mask for work.
Face fit testing is designed to provide workers with the best protection against the effects of hazardous materials.
It can ensure the best possible seal to your face, reducing the chances of any dangerous particles entering the mask and being inhaled.
Protect yourself
The three main types of construction dust are:
- Silica dust – created when working on silica- containing materials like concrete, mortar and sandstone (also known as respirable crystalline silica or RCS)
- Wood dust – created when working on softwood, hardwood and wood-based products like MDF and plywood
- Lower toxicity dusts – created when working on materials containing very little or