Recommended RPE Fit Test Providers
Helping you meet HSE face fit requirements
The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) recognised the need for respiratory personal equipment (RPE) to be fitted properly after it emerged that many workers did not have the correct protection levels due to poor fitting equipment.
Recent research suggests up to 50% of all RPE used does not offer the wearer the assumed level of protection, mainly from not fitting properly.
UK Health and Safety regulations stipulate that RPE must be correctly selected and for those individuals wearing the equipment, to receive adequate training. Where a face seal is necessary, an appropriate fit test must be conducted by a competent person. To ensure people know the person conducting their test is competent, the British Safety Industry Federation along with HSE and other industry stakeholders developed the Fit2Fit Providers Accreditation scheme.
Face fit testing is a method used for checking that a tight fitting face piece matches the person’s facial features. Under current legislation, they need to be face fit tested to ensure that the wearer is fully protected from airborne contaminants.
Trusted face fit testing partners across the UK
Matt Marsh
Harrisons of Hull
HU9 1NJ Hull
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01482 656536
Dave Phillips
Appropriate RPE Services Limited
BS5 7NU Bristol
United Kingdom
Telephone: 07864 238555
Gary Stewart
Absolute RPE Solutions Limited
HP3 8LN Hemel Hempstead
United Kingdom
Telephone: 07835 311438
Steven Mclean
Advanced Safety Group Ltd
NE16 3AS Gateshead
United Kingdom
Telephone: 0191 679 0950
Richard Beardsley
Assign Safety Solutions
NG23 5PJ Elston
United Kingdom
Telephone: 07495 796250
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