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Fit2Fit Face Fit Testing S
To achieve accreditation candidates must
complete a written examination and also carry out a face fit test in the presence of a BSiF examiner, demonstrating their ability to deal with all aspects of face fit testing in the work place.
Further details of this British Safety
www.safetyindustries.co.uk
Industry Federation scheme can be found at
fit2fit.org.
afety Industries of Romford, Essex are the first ARCA members to have four of their
staff accredited to the BSiF Fit2Fit scheme that was launched last year to ensure that face fit testing is carried out by competent face fit testers to a recognised standard. Te scheme is supported by the HSE, ARCA, BOHS, IOM and several leading UK respiratory equipment manufacturers.
Quill Falcon Kwikblast
System is tough on asbestos but gentle on the environment.
T
he Quill Falcon Kwikblast system has been delivering time and money savings in safe,
asbestos removal for 15 years now. Te Quill dustless grit blasting removes
encapsulated asbestos debris from behind products like ET150 and ET10 without damaging the rubber or plastic cables. Quill Falcon is a flexible solution which can
be used in small difficult areas like boiler houses through to large areas. Te system can be used in a polythene enclosure allowing the rest of the building to carry on with business as normal. Te system can also remove artex from concrete ceilings, even concrete in poor condition, limpet residue from
ceilings and steel girders and lead paint can also be safely removed. Quill Falcons are now quieter – up to 21dB less
noise than a dry blaster, safer – Ex rated, Zone 1 Approved, Baseefa accredited, TuV, ATEX and NORSOK accredited, faster – a job that would have taken 6 men 60 days, took 3 men 11 days, cheaper – using 50% less grit than dry blasting and environmental 50% less grit disposal costs. “We have been working with the asbestos
industry closely over the years listening to their problems and making improvements to our kit in response.” Trevor Gough, Quill International continued, “Today the need for quieter, faster and
cheaper asbestos removal is addressed with Quill Falcon Kwikblast system. Our systems are being used by over 120 contractors in the UK alone.” As the UK designers and manufacturers of the
Falcon the Quill engineering team ensure that their Kwikblasting machines provide you the best asbestos removal solutions available by constantly reviewing and tweaking the system. All supported by a team of technical service engineers covering the whole of the UK. To find out more about asbestos removal with
the Quill falcon please visit
www.quillfalcon.com or call +44 (0) 1332 864664
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