Face Fit Testing - Course Details
Course intro:
Face Fit Testing
There are 2 methods of Fit Testing: Qualitative or Quantitative
Qualitative is suitable for disposable filtering face pieces – for example FFP2/FFP3 masks.
Qualitative Fit Testing-(FFP2/FFP3 Masks)
This 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 solution as a test agent.
The test employs a hood to create a small test chamber around the users head, and a test solution. This test solution has a bitter taste (the solution used would be a similar solution used on fingernails to help stop nail biting)
Course content
- Introduction & Course Objectives
- The Face Fit Test (2 Parts)
- The Sensitivity Test:
This is done without your mask on and proves that you can taste the test solution, a small weak version of the test solution will be sprayed into the hood, as soon as the participant gets a slight taste the tester is to be made aware.
- The Fit Test:
This part consists of 7 simple 1 minute exercises which must be completed while wearing your mask.
- The exercises are designed to test the seal of the mask and simulate normal movement
- Normal Breathing.
- Deep Breathing.
- Head Side to Side.
- Head Up & Down.
- Talking.
- Bending.
- The tester will provide step by step guidance throughout.
- Conclude & Follow Up Process
Who is the course intended for:
It is recommended that fit testing is carried out for all tight-fitting respirators. The purpose of fit testing is to ensure a good fit of the mask to the individual and is applicable to tight fitting filtering facemasks.