HSL is to run a one-day training course on RPE Fit Testing. The course will be held at the Health and Safety Laboratory, Harpur Hill, Buxton, Derbyshire.

Date
Wednesday 5 November 2008
Thursday 19 March 2009

Introduction
The UK spends in excess of £500 million annually on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), yet much of this investment is wasted because of poor selection and use. For Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE), a significant proportion has historically been incorrectly sized and poorly fitted which defeats the object of wearing RPE. Fit testing prevents money being wasted on poorly selected RPE that does not fit the wearer, and boosts employee confidence in their RPE.

This course will train you in the methods of fit testing. It will enable you to carry out fit testing, helping to reduce any wasted resources being poured into RPE.

The course is aimed at all personnel involved in RPE selection and fitting in the workplace in any industry. It will introduce fit testing to complete beginners and cater equally well for those who have been involved in fit testing for some time. It will provide a forum for discussing RPE problems confidentially with the experts or openly amongst other attendees. Those who complete the course will receive a certificate of attendance.

Each course will cover:
• Quantitative and qualitative fit testing
• Current UK legislation
• An HSE inspector's perspective on RPE
• Correct donning and pre-wear checks
• Quantitative fit testing for FFP2, FFP3, half and full face masks
• Qualitative fit testing for FFP2
• Safety aspects of RPE
• Record keeping

Presenters include:
• Mike Clayton - Mike is a Senior Scientist at HSL with considerable experience in respiratory protective equipment and was the co-author of the HSE guide to fit testing. Mike develops and delivers training to HM Inspectors on RPE and fit testing. He also represents HSE on British, European and International standard committees for RPE.
• Shirley Frost, HSL - Higher Scientist

The cost of each course is £425 + VAT (includes course notes, lunch and refreshments).

  To register online please click here

For further information email: training@hsl.gov.uk or contact the Training Unit at HSL directly on 01298 218806.

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