Face Fit Management

This Face Fit Management course covers the main requirements for managing Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) in the workplace. Ensuring correct and safe user operation and fitment, underlines the importance of face fit including maintenance procedures, hygiene and servicing requirements.

Introduction and background

• occupational exposure and work-related ill health
• occupational lung disease statistics

Regulations and guidance

• Health & Safety at Work Act
• Management of Health & Safety at Work Regs
• PPE Regs
• COSHH
• RIDDOR
• HSG 53 Respiratory protective equipment at work
• INDG 479 Guidance on respiratory protective equipment (RPE) fit testing

Hazard and risk-definitions

• unsafe conditions

Safe Selection of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)

• FFP1, FFP2 & FFP3 dust mask types
• mask ratings-principles of selection
• correct usage
• maintenance, storage and safe disposal

Training

• donning and doffing

Face Fit Testing

• Qualitative fit testing
• Quantitative fit testing

Theoretical Assessment

• multiple choice assessment

Practical Assessment

• donning
• doffing
• disposal

This course is designed for those who manage Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) in the workplace and / or manage those who are required to use RPE.

Delegates successfully completing the course will be issued with City & Guilds Accredited certification.

All certification is subject to the City & Guilds Quality assurance procedure. if you require a certificate of attendance in the interim please don’t hesitate to contact us.