Respirator Fit Test : 3M UK & Ireland

Respirator Fit Testing

The following information is provided to support the implementation of a respirator fit testing programme.

3M offers a range of fit test services. Click here for more information.

Should you have any queries or need further assistance, please call the 3M Health & Safety helpline on 0870 60 800 60 (UK) or 1 800 320 500 (Ireland).

Preparing for a Fit Test Programme

Fit Test Training

Information on establishing an in-house capability to conduct qualitative face fit testing of 3M™ Respiratory Products.

pdf, 0.4KB

Video Demonstration: The Fit Test

Video guidance on how to use the 3M™ Qualitative Fit Test Kit.

WMV, 19MB

Fit Test Training

Information on establishing an in-house capability to conduct qualitative face fit testing of 3M™ Respiratory Products.

pdf, 0.4KB

Video Demonstration: The Fit Test

Video guidance on how to use the 3M™ Qualitative Fit Test Kit.

WMV, 19MB

Fitting the Respirator Correctly

Fitting Videos

Disposables

Classic Range:	8000 Series Valved	Watch Video
Classic Range:	8000 Series Unvalved	Watch Video
Comfort Range:	Aura 9300+ Series	Watch Video
Comfort Range:	8300 Series	Watch Video
Premium Range:	8800 Series	Watch Video
Premium Range:	Aura 9400+ Series	Watch Video
Specialty & Welding Ranges:	9000 Series Valved	Watch Video
	9000 Series Unvalved	Watch Video
	9925/28 Valved	Watch Video

Reusables

Half Masks:	4000 Series	Watch Video
	6000 Series	Watch Video
	7500 Series	Watch Video
Full Face masks:	6000 Series	Watch Video

Fitting Posters

Disposables

Classic Range:	8000 Series Valved	PDF, 2.3KB
Classic Range:	8000 Series Unvalved	PDF, 2.3KB
Comfort Range:	Aura 9300+ Series	PDF, 0.6KB
	8300 Series Valved	PDF, 2.5KB
	8300 Series Unvalved	PDF, 2.5KB
Premium Range:	8800 Series Valved	PDF, 2.0KB
Specialty & Welding Ranges:	9000 Series Valved	PDF, 1.9KB
	9000 Series Unvalved	PDF, 1.9KB
	9925/28 Valved	PDF, 2.1KB

Reusables

Half Masks:	4000 Series	PDF, 0.3KB
	6000 Series	PDF, 0.2KB
	7500 Series	PDF, 0.2KB
Full Face masks:	6000 Series	PDF, 0.6KB

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Fitting Videos

Disposables

Classic Range:	8000 Series Valved	WMV, 2.0MB
Classic Range:	8000 Series Unvalved	WMV, 21.7MB
Comfort Range:	Aura 9300+ series	WMV, 51.6MB
	8300 Series Valved	WMV, 2.1MB
	8300 Series Unvalved	WMV, 8.6MB
Premium Range:	8800 Series Valved	WMV, 2.9MB
Specialty & Welding Ranges:	9000 Series Valved	WMV, 2.0MB
	9000 Series Unvalved	WMV, 1.9MB
	9925/28 Valved	WMV, 2.9MB

Reusables

Half Masks:	4000 Series	WMV, 4.4MB
	6000 Series	WMV, 5.1MB
	7500 Series	WMV, 7.1MB
Full Face masks:	6000 Series	WMV, 6.2MB

Fitting Posters

Disposables

Classic Range:	8000 Series Valved	PDF, 2.3KB
Classic Range:	8000 Series Unvalved	PDF, 2.3KB
Comfort Range:	Aura 9300+ series	PDF, 0.6KB
	8300 Series Valved	PDF, 2.5KB
	8300 Series Unvalved	PDF, 2.5KB
Premium Range:	8800 Series Valved	PDF, 2.0KB
Specialty & Welding Ranges:	9000 Series Valved	PDF, 1.9KB
	9000 Series Unvalved	PDF, 1.9KB
	9925/28 Valved	PDF, 2.1KB

Reusables

Half Masks:	4000 Series	PDF, 0.3KB
	6000 Series	PDF, 0.2KB
	7500 Series	PDF, 0.2KB
Full Face masks:	6000 Series	PDF, 0.6KB

Running a Fit Test Programme

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

The 3M Guide to Respirator Fit Testing

Practical information on the use of the 3M™ Qualitative Fit Test Kit.

PDF, 549KB
Respirator Fit Test Poster

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

Further Information

	3M Technical Bulletin: Respirator Fit Testing Information on methods of fit testing and details of 3M products that support a fit testing regime.	PDF, 700KB
	3M™ FT10 Fit Test Kit (Sweet) and Solutions Material Safety Data Sheet for the 3M FT10 Fit Test Kit (Sweet) and Solutions.	PDF, 300KB
	3M™ FT30 Fit Test Kit (Bitter) and Solutions Material Safety Data Sheet for the 3M FT30 Fit Test Kit (Bitter) and Solutions.	PDF, 300KB
External Documents
	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