RPE Face Fit Testing
Confirm your respiratory protective equipment forms an effective seal, in line with HSE requirements.
Tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment (RPE) only protects if it forms an effective seal against the wearer's face. Our face fit testing service checks each individual's mask against HSE guidance (INDG479), giving your business a documented, defensible record that your RPE is actually doing its job.
WHO IT'S FORAnyone required to wear tight-fitting RPE — half masks, full face respirators, or FFP3 disposable masks — including staff in construction, healthcare, manufacturing, and asbestos or silica-dust environments.
Understand why face fit testing is a legal requirement under COSHH and the Control of Asbestos Regulations, not just best practice.
Cover the difference between disposable, reusable half-mask, and full-face RPE, and how facial features affect the seal.
Learn the difference between the two HSE-recognised test methods and which applies to your mask type.
A practical, one-to-one fit test session using the taste-threshold or particle-counting method as appropriate.
Receive a pass/fail record and certificate documenting the specific make and model of RPE tested.
Understand when a re-test is required — including facial hair, weight change, or a new RPE model — and how often testing should recur.
Each delegate undergoes an individual pass/fail fit test against their specific make and model of RPE. There's no written exam — the test result itself is the record.
Stay Compliant
Meet your legal duties under UK health & safety regulations.
Protect Your People
Empower staff to work safely and confidently.
Reduce Risk
Identify hazards early and prevent accidents.
Build Confidence
Practical training that gives your team real-world confidence.