The Cost Of Face Fit Testing: Why Paying Extra Is Better

Ensuring the proper fit of tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is crucial for the safety of employees working in hazardous conditions. If masks don’t fit properly, they will not offer the robust protection that workers need, potentially exposing them to extreme danger that could cause life-changing or even fatal lung diseases later in life.

Face Fit testing, therefore, plays a vital role in ensuring that RPE provides effective protection for users. While the concept of Face Fit testing may seem simple, the process of ensuring that a respirator performs to the required standard can be complex. Therefore, Face Fit testing must be carried out by a competent, qualified, and experienced expert to ensure that mistakes are not made that could expose an employee to danger.

Why Investing In Professional Face Fit Testing Is A Better Long-Term Choice

In the UK, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is responsible for regulating workplace health and safety, including the use of RPE to protect workers from accidentally inhaling dangerous or toxic substances. However, due to the Face Fit testing price, managers can be reluctant to set aside significant funds and time for the process. Nevertheless, it is crucial to recognise the substantial benefits of investing in professional Face Fit testing:

1. A Safe Working Environment

By investing in professional Face Fit testing, employers can more confident in the safety of their staff. Properly fitted RPE ensures that workers are thoroughly protected from potentially respirable hazards, minimising the risk of respiratory illnesses (the symptoms of which may not appear for many years). Prioritising employee safety fosters a positive working environment and boosts overall productivity, as staff are unlikely to perform to their ability if they are worried that they may be putting themselves in danger.

2. Compliance With Face Fit Testing Regulations

By conducting proper Face Fit testing, employers demonstrate their adherence to HSE law and mitigate the risk of non-compliance which can result in serious consequences, including legal action and reputational damage. Businesses which invest in the appropriate equipment and training are more likely to benefit in the long term from a positive reputation which will encourage the best talent to apply for vacancies within the organisation.

3. Access To The Best RPE And Testing Equipment

Additionally, professional testers can supply and maintain all types of fit testing equipment to ensure that you have the most effective fit testing service for your workforce. This will reduce the time required to source RPE and avoid confusion when comparing different breathing apparatus products, as well as giving you confidence that your staff are afforded the most robust protection against respirable hazards.

Our Accredited Fit Test Services

At Fire Safe International, we’ve been offering face fit testing for over 25 years and our technicians are rigorously trained and examined to the Fit2Fit qualification to give you confidence in their expertise and knowledge.

We can provide:

• Fit testing as a standalone service 
• Fit testing as part of a bespoke respirator or breathing apparatus training package.
• Fit tester training (in all methods available) so you can carry out your own fit testing.
• All the necessary fit testing equipment and any accessories that may be required.

Contact Us For Expert Face Fit Testing

To find out more about our fit testing services, please call us today on 01743 761000 or send us a message.

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