Posted By Homer Is face fit testing a legal requirement or recommended? Our client is insisting we do it but we don't believe the risk level rates it. PPE/RPE is being provided (3M half mask with filter) and guys are trained in its use the only stumbling block is the face fit test.

Posted By tb Hi Homer I think that if you issue the masks, then it would be in your interest to carry out the face fit testing. The HSE are looking at this throughout industry and even if you say it is low risk, I would still advise getting a qualititive testing piece of kit which costs about £120 and get one of your guys trained up in doing the tests. They are very simple to do and don't take that long but will help you to identify if there are any failings in the RPE Hope it helps Tony

Posted By Bill Elliott Homer - as others have already indicated, you would do well to have a look at HSE Operational Circular OC282/28 (freely available on the HSE website)which is the guidance issued for inspectors on the suitability of RPE fit testing.