Respiratory Training
With the long latency of work-related respiratory illnesses, it’s more important than ever to ensure your people are trained properly. At Arco Professional Safety Services, you’ll find the widest range of respiratory training courses to ensure you keep safe and compliant. Our expert trainers can work with you to understand your training needs and create a tailor-made learning experience or simply choose from our off-the-shelf courses. Whatever your requirements, we’ll help you implement an effective Respiratory Management Programme, with mask user training and face fit training, among other respiratory courses. Please contact us for more information.
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Full Face Respirator User Training
Learn how to select, fit, maintain and store full face mask respirators safely. You will understand the theory behind respiratory protection, carry out pre-use and monthly inspections, and ensure compliance with COSHH regulations. Successful completion demonstrates competence in using and maintaining respiratory protective equipment correctly.
Half Face Respirator User Training
Learn to select, fit, maintain and store half-face mask respirators safely. You will understand why respiratory protection is needed, carry out pre-use and monthly inspections, and ensure compliance with COSHH regulations. Successful completion demonstrates competence in using and maintaining respiratory protective equipment correctly.
Portacount Quantitative Face-Fit Novice Training
Carry out quantitative face fit testing accurately and in line with regulatory requirements for respiratory protective equipment (RPE). You'll learn to set up and operate TSI Portacount equipment, interpret test results, and resolve fit issues across FFP3, half-face and full-face respirators - ensuring the protection your colleagues rely on is genuine.
Portacount Quantitative Face-Fit Reassessment
Update and reinforce your skills in quantitative face fit testing for tight-fitting respirators using TSI Portacount equipment. You will refresh your understanding of RPE selection, testing procedures and result interpretation, as well as maintain competence in operating Portacount machinery safely and accurately.
Powered Respirator User Training
Select, fit, use and maintain powered respirators safely and in line with your legal responsibilities. You'll carry out pre-use checks, apply correct maintenance procedures, and meet your duties under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and the Health and Safety Executive's guidance on respiratory protective equipment at work (HSG53).
Qualitative Face-Fit Training
This course equips you to carry out qualitative face fit testing in line with Health and Safety Executive guidance. Delivered by a Fit2Fit-qualified face fit technician, it covers testing protocols, interpreting results, resolving fit issues and maintaining equipment safely. Completion supports progression towards Fit2Fit personal accreditation.
From £250*
Ex VAT
Quantitative Face-Fit Testing
Master the correct use of tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and carry out quantitative face fit testing to ensure maximum protection in line with HSE guidance (INDG 479).
From £55*
Ex VAT
*The advertised price is for Arco certification. If you choose to select the certification by an awarding body, such as City & Guilds or EUSR for example, then additional charges will apply. The total price for the option you select will be confirmed to you before booking and before any payment is taken.