Face mask fitting and testing - Adelaide

If you use a respirator as part of your work, you are required to have a personal Fit Test to ensure the mask protects you.

AS/NZS 1715

Asbestos, silica & lead

Demolition and construction workers - Face mask fit testing - Adelaide

Demolition & construction

Civil construction workers - Face mask fit testing - Adelaide

Civil

Mining and quarrying workers - Face mask fit testing - Adelaide

Mining & quarrying

Emergency services workers - Face mask fit testing - Adelaide

Emergency services

Abrasive blasting workers - Face mask fit testing - Adelaide

Abrasive blasting

Automotive spray painting workers - Face mask fit testing - Adelaide

Automotive

Healthcare workers, doctors and nurses - Face mask fit testing - Adelaide

Healthcare

Just because it’s tight,
doesn’t mean it’s working

Your protection
starts with a test

a test
a test

We will Fit Test the mask to ensure it suitable and providing a seal

Face mask fitting diagram 1Face mask fitting diagram checkpoints

and train you to be able to perform your daily Fit Check 

Which mask is right for your work?

Face Mask Guide
Face mask - disposable
Warning

You should carry out a Fit Check each time you put on a tight-fitting respirator.

A ‘fit check’ is a quick check to ensure the respirator, has been properly positioned on the face and there is a good seal between the respirator and face.

Fit Check Training

Fit Testing is mandated by Australian Standard AS/NZS 1715

Every 12 months
Every 12 Months
Face mask - Make or model change
After changing respirator make, model or size
Face changes
After face changes (weight loss, dental work, or surgery)

Yes, your beard matters

Beard - Clean shaven
Clean shaven
Yes
Beard - Stubble
Stubble
X
Beard - Long stubble
Long stubble
X
Beard - Sideburns
Sideburns
Yes
Beard - Soul patch
Soul patch 
Yes
Beard - Lampshade
Lampshade
Yes
Beard - Handlebar
Horseshoe
Yes
Beard - Horseshoe
Horseshoe
Careful not to
cross the seal
Beard - Goatie
Goatie
Careful not to
cross the seal
Beard - Anchor
Anchor
Careful not to
cross the seal
Beard - Circle beard
Circle beard 
X
Beard - Van Dyke
Van Dyke
X
Beard - Mutton Chops
Mutton chops
X
Beard - Chin curtain
Chin curtain
X
Beard - Full
Full beard
X

Why Fit Testing is essential

In high-risk environments a well fitting respirator can be the difference between your safety and exposure related disease.

Fit Testing is a crucial step that ensures your respirator forms a proper seal protects you from breathing in substances that may cause serious health risks.

But simply strapping one on isn’t enough.

 

Every face is different

Your unique facial structure matters in ensuring your safety. A mask that seals well on one person may leak on another.

 

Wearing a correctly fitted face mask provides exposure protection from dust particles, silica, asbestos, fumes, mould and airborne viruses

Fit Test + Training for individuals and crews

Questions? Call Andrew on 0476 943 768

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Australian WHS Regulations compliant
Compliant with
WHS Regulations