Face Fit Testing
Face fit testing is carried out to ensure that Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) such as respirators and face masks provide a good seal to prevent individuals breathing in contaminants in the air. RPE includes full-face and half-face masks.
Face Fit test should be carried out when initially selecting RPE for a person. It should be repeated if the type of RPE changes, a person gains or loses significant weight, has major dental work or has changes to facial characteristics which could change the shape and structure of the face, and therefore the fit and seal of the RPE.
The Face Fit Test takes around 30 minutes to complete. You will be asked to bring with you the mask that you intend to wear, and any other PPE that you may wear (such as face shields, hearing protection, safety glasses).
The individual will wear their RPE and will be asked to wear a hood over this. A bitter solution spray will be added to the hood and a series of movements and breathing techniques will be performed by the individual. Detecting the taste of the bitter solution during the test process indicates that the face mask seal is not effective and therefore not protecting the worker.
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Hannah
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Jez John
I love this place; it's my go-to for vaccinations. Now they offer private COVID boosters even better—also much better availability than the high street chemist named after footwear. Everyone is so friendly and professional.
Blake
Had to get a whooping cough vaccine to visit my new nephew in Australia…couldn’t have asked for a better service. Phoned on during the week, booked in for 9am, I arrived a few minutes early and was walking out the door vaccinated and back to work in less than 10 minutes after a refreshing chat with the lovely staff. What more can you ask for???
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I was feeling ill while visiting from the States and am so glad I found this clinic. They slotted me in right away and provided everything I needed in-house without having to go to a pharmacy. I’m sure that’s not the case for all medications, but it’s great they can offer that service and that I lucked out and could get back to exploring. If you’re a fellow visitor reading this and are looking for a place to go, I would definitely recommend! Very reasonably affordable, stress-free, and friendly.
M P
We were grateful for the helpful advice they gave us and the chance to speak to a nurse before we booked our appointment. The nurse we saw was very informative, efficient and kind and the reception staff were friendly and professional.