Face Fit Train the Trainer with National Training Services

When handling hazardous substances safely, health and safety training certainly matters. One of the basics of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) legislation is ensuring workers are fully protected from harmful substances, and any associated risks assessed, controlled and prevented. This includes protecting the eyes and faces of employees from splashes and harmful fumes, and preventing the inhalation of potentially dangerous dusts and gases.

With this in mind, the use of fitted face protection is crucial to upholding a high standard of health and safety across many high-risk industry sectors. Read on to discover what you need to know about face fit training as well as the different types of industries that are catered for with our Face Fit Train the Trainer course.

So, what exactly is face fit training?

Face fit training provides the support and guidance workers need to guarantee workplace safety in hazardous environments and minimise the risks of exposure to hazardous materials through the use of fitted face protection.

Fitted face protection – or respiratory protective equipment (RPE) as it is officially known – is only effective when worn correctly. Equipment, such as face pieces, must be tight fitting to protect the wearer fully and pass the RPE fit testing that is applicable across many industry sectors.

Why is face fit training necessary?

The correct selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment isn’t just required by law. It is integral to the health and safety of workers.

By wearing RPE properly, you’ll be protected from a variety of hazardous materials. This includes asbestos, which is known for causing mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer that develops within the lungs.

Who needs face fit training?

Some industries need this specific type of training more than others. Our Face Fit Train the Trainer course is particularly popular with delegates supporting workers within the healthcare, construction, oil and gas, masonry and asbestos removal industries. In fact, we offer a specialist syllabus for operatives within the construction sector.

What can you expect from our Face Fit Train the Trainer?

Our Face Fit Train the Trainer covers the importance of face fit testing, identification of breathable hazards, types of RPE, the selection and inspection of RPE, problem solving, the fitting of face protection, and several other areas.

To find out more about this City and Guilds approved course and what’s involved, please contact us today.