Fit Testing

The 3M Fit Testing Service is provided by Fit2Fit accredited personnel on the employers site at a day/time suitable to the employer. The Fit2Fit accreditation scheme is a BSIF initiative supported by the HSE which ensures fit testers can conduct a fit test to the level of competence required in the HSE guidance note 282/28. Fit testing will be conducted in a professional and friendly manner which is important when coaching and reassuring employees.

We will fit test employees on the respirator that has been issued. We also carry sufficient samples of 3M’s alternative respirators, so should any employee require a different model or design, samples are made available.
Each fit test includes:

• Brief explanation of need for fit testing
• Explanation of fit test procedure
• Coaching on getting best fit with the Respiratory Protective Equipment in use
• Fit test
• Certificate of fit test and written set of results

3M offer both half a day for up to 8 people, and a full day for up to 17 people, depending on the number of employees who require a fit test.

For companies who want to conduct fit testing themselves, 3M offers a half day fit test workshop for up to 9 people.

This is designed to help train people in how to conduct qualitative fit testing.

The half day workshop covers the following:

• The background to fit testing
• Fit testing vs. Fit checking
• What equipment needs fit testing
• When fit testing should be conducted
• In depth training on how to correctly use 3M Qualitative Fit Test Kits with many practical hints and tips
• Identifying and correcting failures
• Advice on how to structure a fit testing session and properly brief test subjects
• Practical fit testing to gain experience and confidence
• How to look after fit test kits
• Record keeping
• Links to external documents