9. Post test check-list
9.1
Record
Keeping
a.
Record the tests results for each person. These should be kept for 5 years.
An example of a record sheet is given in Appendix 2 but you could produce
your own, using the HSE guidance document.
b.
According to your policy, send a copy to the person and/or Department
responsible for holding fi t test records.
c.
Inform the Safety Department of all those who passed (or failed - if a suitable
respirator was not identifi ed at the time of the test).
Note: No-one should continue to use a respirator at work if they failed the Fit Test and an
alternative has not yet been identifi ed and tested on them successfully.
9.2 Cleaning the Test Kit after use
a.
Nebulisers:
Thoroughly clean and rinse them after use & ideally dry them with kitchen or
paper towels or similar.
b.
Hoods:
The hoods may be cleaned from time to time with a cloth dampened with very
mild soapy water, then rinsed with clean water. A cloth dampened with water
containing a small amount of mild disinfectant can be used as an additional
measure. Kitchen roll or paper towels can be used to dry the inside of the hood
afterwards & remove any wipe marks, especially on the inside & outside of the
clear
visor.
(iii) Packing away the Test Kits:
Do not pour unused solution back into the bottles, it should be discarded.
Ensure the caps are fi rmly screwed back on the bottles to prevent leakage and
crystallisation, especially of saccharin, around the neck.
10. Information about alternative 3M respirators
10.1 Selection criteria
You must ensure that any alternative respirator offered provides at least the same
level of protection as the model it is substituting. 3M offers a wide range of types of
respirator offering differing levels of protection and can provide you with assistance
in the selection of suitable alternatives.
10.2 Alternative Disposable (Maintenance Free) Respirators
3M has a full range of different styles for each level of protection (FFP1, FFP2 and
FFP3) under the European Standard EN149:2001. Samples are available on request.
10.3 Alternative half mask respirators
3M has a range of these types of respirators and fi lters for protection against
particulate, gas and vapour hazards
10.4 Other types of respirator
3M offers a range of battery powered and compressed air supplied respirators. Except
where these utilise tight fi tting facepieces, these types do not require face fi t testing.
However, they may be a useful alternative for a person who has had diffi culty in
passing a face fi t test with tight fi tting type respirators. Ask 3M for more information
about
these.
10.5
Contact
3M
Please call the 3M Health and Safety Helpline on 0870 60 800 60 (UK) or
1-800 320 500 (Ireland) for details of suggested alternative products, free-of-charge
samples, literature and information on where these products can be obtained and
details of the 3M representative in your area who will also be able to discuss your
needs and help you further.
11. Where to obtain 3M
™
Qualitative Fit Test Kits
11.1 Fit Test Kits and Spares
3M offers two qualitative fi t test kits FT-10 (sweet) and FT-30 (bitter). Each kit
contains a hood and collar assembly, two nebulisers, one bottle of sensitivity
solution, one bottle of fi t test solution, detailed User Instructions and CD-Rom),
spare atomiser heads for the nebuliser and a pin for unblocking blocked nebulisers.
Spare Parts are available for these as follows:
FT11 - Sensitivity Solution 55ml bottle (sweet)
FT12 - Fit Test Solution 55ml bottle (sweet)
FT31 - Sensitivity Solution 55ml bottle (bitter)
FT32 - Fit Test Solution 55ml bottle (bitter)
FT13 - Nebuliser (1/box)
FT14 - Hoods (2/box)
FT15 - Collar (1 collar/box)
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11.2 Where to obtain kits and spares
Contact 3M for details of your local supplier
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