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...
Thank you for visiting our page. TTS Supplies was our online shop for all your face fit testing supplies, from masks, face fit test kits, quantitative testing adaptors and ambient particle counting devices (APC Device). Whilst the online shop is no longer running we do...
So, what effect does facial hair have on tight fitting RPE (Respiratory Protective Equipment)? The subject of face fit testing brings a whole host of questions from our customers. Do I have to be clean shaven? I'm only wearing the mask for a short time, do I really...
Respiratory Protective Equipment Training The site of old homes and industrial parks being demolished, making way for new eco friendly modern developments, has become an increasingly common sight over the past decade. The need for housing and the subsequent infrastructure to support these new communities has...
Recently I conducted an on site abrasive wheel training course, during the course I noticed a mask and goggle set in the customers workshop, which looked remarkably like a kids toy. I quickly realised on closer inspection, that neither the goggles or the mask had a...
Powered Air Purifying Respirator We have recently added the Trend Airshield Pro to our online shop. As a supplier of Respiratory Protective Equipment and one of the leading testers of RPE we understand the importance of getting the selection process right. RPE by law must be suitable and...
Respiratory Protective Equipment Training (RPE) is required where RPE is provided. There is a requirement for it to be suitable for the wearer, environment and task and for those wearing it to be suitably trained in its safe use. By law (COSHH, CAR, CLAW, IRR, CSR...
Correct RPE selection is vital to ensure the health & safety of your employees. This week on site whilst conducting a non licensed asbestos training course I was presented with reusable half face masks fitted with ABEK gas/vapour filters by the trainees and informed that this...
Many UK workers face daily exposure to potentially dangerous substances, which can cause harm through contact, inhalation or consumption. In order to protect them from serious health conditions, we need to be able to control their exposure through firstly implementing suitable control measures and then...
What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative face fit testing? Face fit testing is an essential part of keeping employees safe in hazardous environments. It helps to determine the effectiveness of their respiratory protective equipment (RPE), so that informed decisions can be made as...
