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What is a fit2fit companion A fit2fit companion is an important document to any face fit tester. The British Safety Industry Federation run the fit2fit programme. The companions are guidance documents. Produced by the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) Fit2Fit competence scheme technical committee. It is...
What is the rainbow passage? How does it relate to our industry. During the face fit testing process the mask wearer completes a series of exercises. These exercises test the seal of the mask and whether the mask fits the wearer. The fit test protocol...
What is Bitrex? Generally in our industry we use it as part of the qualitative face fit testing process. A standard qualitative face fit test kit contains the bitter solution. There is usually a bottle of sensitivity solution and a bottle of test solution in...
What is a face fit testing kit? If you have found yourself on this page, chances are that you are looking to find out more about test kits. We can help with what a kit is, what a kit does, but also, you can purchase...
As 2023 draws to an end and we look forward to Christmas at TTS, we have been reflecting on the last year. We have seen many highs and lows this year. Having worked with numerous customers old and new. We have covered the length and breadth...
What is a face fit test? A face fit test is a method of checking that a tight-fitting facepiece or mask matches the wearer’s facial features and seals adequately to their face. It will also help to identify unsuitable facepieces that should not be used. How do...
HSG17 is the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance document, safety in the use of abrasive wheels. Is this guidance relevant to you? This guidance is relevant to anyone who uses or mounts abrasive wheels and also the managers of these people....
So today TTS turns 15! I can’t believe we have been going for 15 years. We are obviously a lot greyer, a few more wrinkles but we are certainly a lot wiser than we were back at the start. The last 15 years has seen our...
Are you looking for an abrasive wheel instructor course? Then look no further. Here at Training and Testing Services we have been delivering abrasive wheel training for over 14 years. Our train the trainer course has been approved by the British Abrasives Federation (BAF). The...
What is silica. Silica is a natural substance found in varying amounts in most rocks, sand and clay. Widely used in both commercial and construction applications. It could be found in construction materials such as bricks, tiles, concrete and mortar. Potentially harmful dust can be...
