​​Face fit testing verifies that tight-fitting Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) forms an effective seal on the wearer’s face, ensuring the level of protection it is designed to provide. It is a legal requirement where RPE is used to control exposure to hazardous substances such as dusts, fumes, vapours and chemicals. Without face fit testing, even the correct type of mask may fail to protect the wearer, increasing the risk of serious ill health and non-compliance with health and safety legislation.
Thousands of deaths annually are attributable to poor-fitting face masks, leading to exposure to harmful dusts, fumes and chemicals. Face fit testing ensures Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) provides the level of protection it is designed to deliver.​​​