What is Fit2Fit accreditation?
What is Fit2Fit accreditation?
The Fit2Fit RPE Fit Test Providers Accreditation Scheme is designed to confirm the competency of any person performing facepiece fit testing. It is a legal requirement that workers using tight fitting respiratory protective equipment (face pieces/masks) must be fit tested by a competent person.
How do I become Fit2Fit accredited?
Follow the recommended steps below:
- attend a train the tester course.
- obtain at least 6 months experience.
- achieve fit2fit accreditation (to prove you are a competent person)
- get your course content fit2fit approved.
What is qualitative face fit testing?
Qualitative fit testing (QLFT) is a pass/fail test based on the wearer’s subjective assessment of any leakage through the face seal region by detecting the introduction of bitter- or sweet-tasting aerosol as a test agent.
How often should you get a face fit test?
The new INDG479 fit testing guidance document states that employers should have a system in place to review when a repeat fit test is required. In support of this requirement, Fit2Fit recommends that a suitable interval for repeat fit testing is 2 years.
Why do people use fit2fit fit test scheme?
The Fit2Fit scheme is designed to confirm the competency of any person performing facepiece fit testing. Recent market research indicates that up to 50% of all RPE used does not offer the wearer the level of protection assumed and one of the major reasons is that it simply does not fit!
Why do you need a fit2fit RPE accreditation?
The Fit2Fit RPE Fit Test Providers Accreditation Scheme is designed to confirm the competency of any person performing facepiece fit testing. It is a legal requirement that workers using tight fitting respiratory protective equipment (face pieces/masks) must be fit tested by a competent person.
Is there a competency scheme for fit test providers?
In view of these major concerns the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), along with the HSE and other industry stakeholders have developed a competency scheme for Fit Test Providers.
When do the new fit2fit guidelines come out?
In April 2019 the HSE published their latest guidelines on face fitting HSE INDG 479. Fit2Fit published 3 method specific companions to support the HSE guidance. Download here. To improve the respiratory health of those wearing tight fitting Respiratory Protective Equipment through being face fit tested by a Fit2Fit Accredited provider.