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Fit testing

Our Trust follows national guidelines on the use of PPE including FFP3 masks.

Please ensure that you follow the six steps outlined in the poster below to fit your respirator correctly.

NHSE – PHE- How to put on and fit check an FFP3 respiratorDownload

Using your FFP3 mask

FFP3 masks are required to protect staff from aerosolised particles of infections, such as COVID-19. These are expelled when undertaking aerosol generating procedures.

When to use face mask or FFP3Download

Fit testing is only required for the use of FFP3 masks and respirators. If you require to be fit tested please arrange this through a fit tester . A list of staff who can do this can be found on the Trust intranet site. This list is updated regularly.