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Mesothelioma Awareness Day is an important reminder of the devastating consequences that exposure to asbestos can have — often many decades after the exposure took place. Mesothelioma is a cancer primarily affecting the lining of the lungs and is strongly associated with exposure to asbestos fibres....
Today marks a very special milestone for us – Training & Testing Services is 18 years old! On 1st September 2008, Training & Testing Services opened its doors for the very first time. Eighteen years later, it feels quite incredible to look back at how far...
Yorkshire Day – 1 August When people think of Yorkshire, they often think of stunning countryside, hard work, honesty and doing things properly. At Training and Testing Services, those values are at the heart of everything we do. This Yorkshire Day, we're proud to celebrate not only...
Moldex Face Fit Test Kit for Qualitative Face Fit Testing If you're carrying out qualitative face fit testing, the Moldex Face Fit Test Kit provides a practical, reliable solution for ensuring tight-fitting respirators achieve an effective seal. Whether you're responsible for workplace respiratory protection or training...
Stay Compliant with the BSIF & HSE's Clean Air? Take Care! Campaign Every year, thousands of UK workers are exposed to hazardous dust, fumes, vapours, gases and fibres that can cause serious long-term respiratory illnesses. The renewed Clean Air Take Care campaign from the British Safety...
Abrasive Wheels and Workplace Accidents Workplace accidents involving abrasive wheels are often severe. But they are also highly preventable. The Risks of Poor Training Without proper knowledge, operators may: Mount wheels incorrectly Use damaged equipment Apply unsafe pressure or speed This can lead to wheel breakage, which is extremely dangerous. How Training Makes...
Who Needs Abrasive Wheel Training Abrasive wheels are widely used across UK industries — but they’re also one of the most dangerous types of equipment when misused. Therefore, training isn’t optional. Is Abrasive Wheel Training a Legal Requirement? Yes. Under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998...
May Madness: Get Qualified for Less with Our Train the Tester Course If you’ve been thinking about becoming a qualified face fit tester, there’s never been a better time to take the next step. As part of our May Madness offer, we’ve reduced the price of our...
Face Fit Testing Mistakes Even when businesses carry out face fit testing mistakes can undermine the entire process. Here are the most common issues — and how to fix them. 1. Using the Wrong Mask Not all masks suit all face shapes. A failed fit test often means a...
Abrasive Wheel and Face Fit Testing If your business involves cutting, grinding, or the use of respiratory protective equipment (RPE), compliance isn’t optional, it’s a legal requirement. Yet many UK employers are still unclear on what’s actually required when it comes to abrasive wheel training and face...
