Respirator Fit Testing for Healthcare Professionals
The following information is provided to support the implementation of a respirator fit testing programme within a healthcare environment.
Should you have any queries or need further assistance, please call the 3M NHS Dedicated Helpline on 0845 60 44 196.
Guidance on Establishing a Fit Testing Programme
Information for hospitals and PCT’s on establishing an in-house capability to conduct qualitative face fit testing of 3M™ Respiratory Products.
PDF, 41KB
Fit Test Training
Information for hospitals and PCT’s on establishing an in-house capability to conduct qualitative face fit testing of 3M™ Respiratory Products.
ppt, 41KB
Guidance on Establishing a Fit Testing Programme
Information for hospitals and PCT’s on establishing an in-house capability to conduct qualitative face fit testing of 3M™ Respiratory Products.
PDF, 41KB
Fit Test Training
Information for hospitals and PCT’s on establishing an in-house capability to conduct qualitative face fit testing of 3M™ Respiratory Products.
ppt, 41KB
Video Demonstration : Fitting the 3M™ 1863 FFP3 Respirator
How to fit and remove the 3M 1863 FFP3 Respirator.
WMV, 6.6MB
Video Demonstration : Fitting the 3M™ 1873V FFP3 Respirator
How to fit and remove the 3M 1873V FFP3 Respirator.
WMV, 6.6 MB
Video Demonstration : Fitting the 3M™ 8835 FFP3 Respirator
How to fit and remove the 3M 8835 FFP3 Respirator.
WMV, 5.5 MB
Video Demonstration : Fitting the 3M™ 8833 FFP3 Respirator
How to fit and remove the 3M 8833 FFP3 Respirator.
WMV, 4.0 MB
Video Demonstration : Fitting and cleaning the 3M™ 7500 Series Reusable Respirator
How to fit, remove and clean the 3M 7500 Series Reusable Respirator.
WMV, 9.5 MB
Poster: Fitting the 3M™ 1863 and 3M™ 1873V Respirators
A step-by-step visual guide to fitting the 3M™ 1800 Series Respirators. Shows the correctly fitted respirator and gives instructions on how to remove it safely.
PDF, 2.0MB
Poster: Fitting and cleaning the 3M™ 7500 Series Reusable Respirator
A step-by-step visual guide to fitting the 3M™ 7500 Series Respirator and filters. Shows the correctly fitted respirator and gives instructions on how to clean the facemask and filters.
PDF, 1.4MB
Video Demonstration : Fitting the 3M™ 1863 FFP3 Respirator
How to fit and remove the 3M 1863 FFP3 Respirator.
WMV, 6.6MB
Video Demonstration : Fitting the 3M™ 1873V FFP3 Respirator
How to fit and remove the 3M 1873V FFP3 Respirator.
WMV, 6.6 MB
Video Demonstration : Fitting the 3M™ 8835 FFP3 Respirator
How to fit and remove the 3M 8835 FFP3 Respirator.
WMV, 5.5 MB
Video Demonstration : Fitting the 3M™ 8833 FFP3 Respirator
How to fit and remove the 3M 8833 FFP3 Respirator.
WMV, 4.0 MB
Video Demonstration : Fitting and cleaning the 3M™ 7500 Series Reusable Respirator
How to fit, remove and clean the 3M 7500 Series Reusable Respirator.
WMV, 9.5 MB
Poster: Fitting the 3M™ 1863 and 3M™ 1873V Respirators
A step-by-step visual guide to fitting the 3M™ 1800 Series Respirators. Shows the correctly fitted respirator and gives instructions on how to remove it safely.
PDF, 2.0MB
Poster: Fitting and cleaning the 3M™ 7500 Series Reusable Respirator
A step-by-step visual guide to fitting the 3M™ 7500 Series Respirator and filters. Shows the correctly fitted respirator and gives instructions on how to clean the facemask and filters.
PDF, 1.4MB
The 3M Guide to Respirator Fit Testing
Practical information on the use of the 3M™ Qualitative Fit Test Kit.
PDF, 549KB
Poster: Respirator Fit Testing
A visual guide to the 3M qualitative fit testing process.
PDF, 355KB
Respirator Fit Test Report
Download and print a respirator fit test report template.
PDF, 20KB
Respirator Fit Test Record Card
Download and print a handy respirator fit test report card for use when keeping track of individual fit test results.
PDF, 33KB
Video Demonstration: The Fit Test
Video guidance on how to use the 3M™ Qualitative Fit Test Kit.
WMV, 19MB
The 3M Guide to Respirator Fit Testing
Practical information on the use of the 3M™ Qualitative Fit Test Kit.
PDF, 549KB
Poster: Respirator Fit Testing
A visual guide to the 3M qualitative fit testing process.
PDF, 355KB
Respirator Fit Test Report
Download and print a respirator fit test report template.
PDF, 20KB
Respirator Fit Test Record Card
Download and print a handy respirator fit test report card for use when keeping track of individual fit test results.
PDF, 33KB
Video Demonstration: The Fit Test
Video guidance on how to use the 3M™ Qualitative Fit Test Kit.
WMV, 19MB
3M Technical Bulletin: Respirator Fit Testing
Information on methods of fit testing and details of 3M products that support a fit testing regime.
PDF, 145KB
3M Product Overview
View the range of 3M™ Personal Protective Equipment suitable for the healthcare industry.
PDF, 2.0MB
3M Technical Bulletin: 3M™ 7500 Series Reusable Respirator
FAQ’s relating to the use of 3M™ 7500 Series Reusable Respirators in a healthcare environment.
PDF, 330KB
3M™ FT10 Fit Test Kit (Sweet) and Solutions
Material Safety Data Sheet for the 3M FT10 Fit Test Kit (Sweet) and Solutions.
PDF, 18KB
3M™ FT30 Fit Test Kit (Bitter) and Solutions
Material Safety Data Sheet for the 3M FT30 Fit Test Kit (Bitter) and Solutions.
PDF, 29KB
BSIF Fit2Fit Accreditation Scheme
Link to the British Safety Industry Federation’s Fit2Fit Accreditation Scheme for competent fit testers.
View link
HSE Fit Testing Guidance
Link to the Health & Safety Executive’s guidance on fit testing and the competencies required.
View link
3M Technical Bulletin: Respirator Fit Testing
Information on methods of fit testing and details of 3M products that support a fit testing regime.
PDF, 145KB
3M Product Overview
View the range of 3M™ Personal Protective Equipment suitable for the healthcare industry.
PDF, 2.0MB
3M Technical Bulletin: 3M™ 7500 Series Reusable Respirator
FAQ’s relating to the use of 3M™ 7500 Series Reusable Respirators in a healthcare environment.
PDF, 330KB
3M™ FT10 Fit Test Kit (Sweet) and Solutions
Material Safety Data Sheet for the 3M FT10 Fit Test Kit (Sweet) and Solutions.
PDF, 18KB
3M™ FT30 Fit Test Kit (Bitter) and Solutions
Material Safety Data Sheet for the 3M FT30 Fit Test Kit (Bitter) and Solutions.
PDF, 29KB
BSIF Fit2Fit Accreditation Scheme
Link to the British Safety Industry Federation’s Fit2Fit Accreditation Scheme for competent fit testers.
View link
HSE Fit Testing Guidance
Link to the Health & Safety Executive’s guidance on fit testing and the competencies required.
View link
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