Quantitative facial fit testing

This service provides individuals with a fit test report stating the respirator tested and any specific notes. Face fit testing is designed to provide construction workers with the best protection against the effects of hazardous materials that individuals may come in contact with. Fit testing, wearing the most suitable mask that provides the best seal for you your face will reduce the chances of any dangerous particles entering the mask and being inhaled.

Service areas include:

• ensuring the seal of the mask is adequate
• how to clean and store the respirator safely
• compatibility of the correct mask whilst wearing other personal protective equipment (PPE) equipment
• demonstrated ability to ensure adequacy of wearing the respirator
• when to change filters
• a series of questions to determine there is no medical issues involving breath work

The service duration is 45 minutes for each test; however, some participants may require a subsequent appointment should they fail their first face fit test

FACE FIT REQUIREMENTS

• To undertake the face fit test participants must be clean shaven with NO stubble, however a moustache is acceptable
• To undertake the face fit test participants must NOT smoke or vape 30 minutes prior to the test
• Payment of $99.00 per participant, for ‘Quantitative Face Fit Testing’ is required at time of booking a test
• Participants who do fail to attend testing, will forfeit the $99.00 booking fee and be required to re-book a test and pay the booking fee again at time of the rebooking of a test
• Participants who do not comply with face fit requirements, as noted on this page (and in accordance with AS/NZS 1715 – AS/NZS 1716) will forfeit the booking fee and be required to re-book the test and pay the booking fee again at time of the rebooking of a test
• If masks and/or mask filters are required – payment for these items will be invoiced separately to the booking fee

Prices

Retail: $99.00 GST included per face fit test

Masks available: $55.00 GST included per mask

3M 3P R Filters available: $45.00 GST included per set of 2

Delivery method: Face to face only

We can conduct your face fit tests at our office location or at your place of work. To book a face fit test for yourself or a group, contact us on (02) 6230 1320.