Face fit testing at your workplace
Qualitative (Bitrex) fit testing at your site, across Leeds and Yorkshire. Bring your masks, we bring the kit and leave you a signed record for every test.
Fit2Fit-trained testers
Book face fit testing
Qualitative fit test, Bitrex taste method
One test is one person with one mask model. No VAT charged. Minimum charge per site visit £45.
Buy more, save more
| 1 to 5 tests | £30.00 each | |
| 6 to 11 tests | £28.50 each | Save 5% |
| 12 to 19 tests | £27.00 each | Save 10% |
| 20 or more tests | £25.50 each | Save 15% |
- Bring your own mask. Each person brings the mask they wear at work.
- One test per mask. Someone using two mask models needs two tests, so book a test for each mask.
- Mask doesn't fit? We test your second mask as a normal test. Still no fit, we try one from our stock.
£171.00
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- Time on site
- 2 hours
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Masks we test
Qualitative Bitrex fit testing for disposable FFP2 and FFP3 masks and reusable half masks. Here's how it works with your masks.
Bring your own masks
We test the masks your team actually wears. Each person brings their own, with filters for half masks.
One test per mask
Wear more than one model? Book a test for each mask. Test as many as you need.
If a mask doesn't fit
- We test your second mask, charged as a normal test.
- Up to two of your own masks per person.
- Still no fit? We try a mask from our stock.
Models we regularly test
Looking for face fit testing in Leeds?
We are a Leeds-based team providing qualitative (Bitrex) face fit testing of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) at workplaces across Leeds and Yorkshire. Our Fit2Fit-trained testers follow HSE guidance on every test. Anyone who wears a tight-fitting mask at work needs a fit test before they first use it, and again whenever the mask or their face changes.
| Test method | Qualitative, Bitrex taste test |
|---|---|
| Masks covered | FFP2 and FFP3 disposables, reusable half masks |
| Not covered | Full-face masks (these need a quantitative test) |
| Time | About 20 minutes per test |
| Location | At your workplace, Leeds and across Yorkshire. You provide a quiet room, a table and two chairs |
| Paperwork | Signed record for each test, plus retest reminders |
| Guidance followed | HSE INDG 479 |
Questions and answers
How long does a face fit take?
Around 20 minutes per test. Someone who needs two mask models fitted needs two tests, so allow 40 minutes.
Where does the testing happen?
At your workplace: an office, site cabin, canteen or workshop. All we need is a quiet room with a table and two chairs. We bring everything else.
How much does a face fit cost?
£30 per test. Groups save more: 5% off from 6 tests, 10% off from 12 and 15% off from 20. The minimum charge per site visit is £45. No VAT is charged.
Example: 12 tests cost £360, less 10%, so £324.
What happens if a mask fails?
We test the person's second mask straight away, charged as a normal test. We test up to two of their own masks. If neither fits, we try a mask from our own stock so they can find one that does.
How often should face fit testing be done?
A new test is needed whenever the mask model or size changes, or the wearer's face changes, for example weight change, dental work, new facial hair or scarring. We recommend renewing every year, especially for work with hazardous dusts such as silica or wood dust. We'll remind you when your team is due.
What about half mask filters?
Bring your usual filters. If they are gas or vapour filters only, we fit particle filters for the test and put yours back afterwards.
Can you test full-face masks?
Not yet. Full-face masks need a quantitative test with different equipment. We test disposable masks and reusable half masks.
Before your test
- 1Be clean shavenCompletely clean shaven where the mask seals. Stubble, beards, moustaches or sideburns in the seal area will break the seal and invalidate the test.
- 2Don't eat, drink or smoke for 30 minutesNo food, drinks (except still, unflavoured water), smoking, vaping or chewing gum for at least 30 minutes before the test.
- 3Bring your maskBring every mask model you wear at work, with its filters if it's a half mask. We'll check each one's condition on the day.
- 4Remove anything that affects the sealTake out facial piercings or other items that could get in the way of the mask.
Please note. If someone isn't ready on the day, for example not clean shaven, or has eaten or smoked too close to the test, their test may need to be rearranged and an additional charge may apply.
About us
Fit & Flow Testing is a small, Leeds-based testing business with a background in chemical and process engineering.
Our experience comes from university research laboratories, where we wrote COSHH assessments, worked with fume extraction and gas scrubbing systems, and ran laboratory safety day to day. Our lead tester holds a PhD in chemical engineering.
Our testers are Fit2Fit-trained. We bring the same care to a building site or a workshop as to a lab.
You get a straightforward service: we turn up on time, test your team properly to HSE guidance, and leave you clear, signed paperwork.
Book face fit testing- Qualitative fit testingBitrex taste method, to HSE guidance INDG 479
- Masks we testFFP2 and FFP3 disposables and reusable half masks
- Where we workLeeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Harrogate, York and across Yorkshire
- What you keepA signed record for each person and a reminder when retests are due
Contact us
Need an invoice or purchase order instead of paying by card? Send us a message with your company details.