TSI, sponsor of the Fit2Fit RPE Fit Test Providers Accreditation Scheme in UK
August 25, 2009 - Recent HSE research indicates that up to 50% of all RPE used does not offer the wearer the level of protection assumed and one of the major reasons is that it simply does not fit!
Yet, under the regulations RPE must be correctly selected and this includes, for many types of RPE, a face piece Fit Test conducted by a competent person. So how can you be sure the person conducting the fit test is competent?
In view of these major concerns the British Safety Industry Federation, along with the British HSE and other industry stakeholders have developed a competency scheme for Fit Test Providers. The Fit2Fit RPE Fit Test Providers Accreditation Scheme for Respiratory Protective Equipment is designed to confirm the competency of any person performing face piece fit testing. Follow the links to find out more: http://www.fit2fit.org and Fit2Fit Scheme Brochure. To take part at a UK FIT2FIT Workshop 1st and 2nd October 2009 click: FIT2FIT Workshop.