We Fit RPE Ltd

We Fit RPE: face fit testing and respiratory protective equipment training

We Fit RPE Ltd is a Basildon-based provider of face fit testing, respiratory protective equipment (RPE) servicing and training. The company states that it has been carrying out face fit testing since 2002 and that it was among the first to achieve accreditation under the Fit2Fit scheme when it launched in 2009. It now holds Full Accreditation in three areas: qualitative, quantitative and N95 face fitting.

The firm presents itself as an industry leader and says its procedures have been adopted by leading companies in sectors including pharmaceuticals. It is a registered member of the British Safety Industry Federation (BSiF) and a BSiF Registered Supplier.

Face fit testing: purpose and legal context

We Fit RPE explains that fit testing is a method required by law to check that a tight-fitting facepiece matches the wearer's facial features and seals adequately. The test also helps identify unsuitable facepieces that should not be used. The company notes that around 50% of RPE used does not offer the level of protection assumed, with poor fit being a major cause.

According to the company, all wearers of tight-fitting facepieces require a fit test, including disposable half masks, reusable filter or cartridge half masks, full face filter or cartridge masks, escape set masks and SCBA masks. It cites the COSHH regulations, the Control of Asbestos regulations, the Control of Lead at Work regulations and HSG53 as the legal framework requiring employers to ensure that selected RPE is adequate and suitable for the wearer, task and environment, with fit testing providing documentary evidence.

Training for in-house fit testing

We Fit RPE provides training for delegates responsible for managing RPE within their organisation, enabling in-house face fit testing services to be carried out. The company positions this training as essential for those who provide RPE to employees or are responsible for health and safety, so that fit testing is carried out correctly and documentary evidence is recorded.

The site lists open qualitative training courses among its services, alongside face fit testing and face fit training. It also offers an availability calendar and online booking for testing and training, as well as a quote request option.

RPE servicing and hazardous environment experience

The company reports involvement with Scott Safety RPE servicing since 2005, giving it experience with many types of respirators and their capabilities and performance. It states that it has been trained by Scott Safety to strip and test RPE beyond the skills of an untrained person, allowing it to teach candidates to a competent person level.

Since 2002, We Fit RPE has also worked in hazardous environments involving asbestos. Its stated experience covers decontamination areas, decontaminating, exposure levels, air testing, air changing, servicing contaminated machinery and using appropriate equipment, working to HSE guidelines, the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR), COSHH and the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. The company adds that the pharmaceutical industry has adopted its procedures to decontaminate equipment.

Nationwide on-site service

We Fit RPE is based in South East England but carries out face fit testing on-site across the UK. As a fully Fit2Fit accredited respiratory support expert, the company states that tests are carried out correctly and that a report is generated detailing the fit test results.

Client feedback

The website includes several client comments. Environmental Horizons praised the training delivery and the trainer's experience, while Superior Stone described the training and customer service as the best in the business. Zaid Shalchi credited Lee, Paul and Danielle with finding a suitable FFP3 mask after a failed fit test with other masks. Bevis Temple rated the service 5/5, and Maria Yarnold highly recommended an open qualitative training course for its efficiency and competence.