Qualitative Face Fit Training Test
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What protocol should be followed when conducting Face Fit Testing?
HSE EH40
HSE INDG 479 (UK ONLY)
EN149: 2001
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When checking a face piece for correct fitment, the head straps should be positioned…
One on the crown and one around back of neck.
Both around the neck.
One on the crown of the head.
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How many exercises should be conducted?
6
7
8
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If a candidate fails the test twice, what do you do?
Carry on face fit testing until they pass.
Send them away for 24 hours before re-test.
Try them on a different mask.
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How long should each exercise last?
1 minute.
30 seconds
7 minutes
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What types of RPE can be tested using a Qualitative Face Fit Test Kit?
Full Face Mask.
Air Fed Visor/Powered Hood.
FFP/Half Mask
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What type of RPE requires Fit Testing?
Loose Fitting RPE.
All types of RPE.
Tight Fitting RPE.
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When should you NOT conduct a Face Fit test?
If the candidate has facial hair.
If the candidate has a nose stud.
If the candidate has spectacles.
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What is the lifespan of a disposable respirator?
One shift.
One week.
One month.
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How long is it suggested that the wearer should refrain from eating, drinking or smoking
15 minutes.
4 hours.
1 hour
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If they keep failing the sensitivity test do you...
Send them away for 24 hours.
Keep going until they can taste it.
Test them using the Quantitative method.
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How long should the Face Fit Test results be kept, according to the COSHH legislation?
Minimum of 1 year.
Minimum of 3 Years
Minimum of 5 years.
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Which type of RPE does not require a Face Fit Test?
Disposable respirator.
Air Fed/Powered Hood.
Full Face Respirator.
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Which Regulation states that Face Fit Testing should be conducted?
HSE INDG 479 (UK ONLY).
COSHH.
HSG 53.
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Which type of Face Fit Testing is the Taste method?
Qualitative.
Quantitative.
CNP.
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When should you conduct a Face Fit Test?
Following a HSE visit.
Each time the RPE is donned.
When selecting the RPE for the first time.
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What is the purpose of the sensitivity test?
To ensure the wearer can detect the taste.
To ensure the RPE fits correctly.
To ensure the wearer is fit and healthy.
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What is the main consideration for the location when conducting Face Fit Testing?
A room below 20 degrees C.
A room above 20 degrees C.
A room which is well ventilated.
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During the cleaning process any unused solution should…
Be disposed of under running water.
Be kept in the nebuliser.
Be returned to the bottle.
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If the sensitivity level recorded is 20, how many squeezes per 30 seconds?
10 squeezes of the nebuliser.
20 squeezes of the nebuliser.
30 squeezes of the nebuliser.
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How is the test solution detected?
Smell.
Taste.
Both Taste and Smell.
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Which of the following statements is correct?
Fit Testing is voluntary.
Fit Testing should be conducted each time the respirator is worn.
You must be clean-shaven every time you wear tight fitting RPE.
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What is the purpose of exercises during Face Fit Testing?
To test the wearers fitness.
The simulate the wearer’s work rate.
To simulate the wearer’s work activity
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What is MOST likely to cause a Face Fit Test Failure?
Poor fitting RPE.
Other PPE.
Long hair.
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An FFP3 disposable respirator will offer protection against?
Organic Vapours.
Dust, Mist and Fume
Carbon Dioxide Gas.
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A candidate arrives without the PPE they normally wear while working, would you...
Test them anyway.
Offer substitute PPE similar to their own.
Send them away without testing them.
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At the end of the last exercise what should the candidate do?
Take the mask off.
Take the mask off and rinse mouth with fresh water.
Break the seal of the mask.
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What should the candidate do at the end of the sensitivity and Face Fit Test?
Go straight back to work.
Rinse mouth out with fresh water.
Make you a cup of tea.
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