For healthcare workers during the coronavirus outbreak - Putting on respirators and fit checking

Advice for healthcare workers about putting on respirators and making sure they have been fit checked, so you are are properly protected during the coronavirus outbreak. You must pass a fit test before you start using your respirator, this will make sure you are using the correct model and size for your face.

00:40 How to fit your RPE correctly
04:16 How to do a fit check

For more advice on RPE and fit testing from HSE:


For specific PPE and RPE guidance that is relevant to your own work and individual risk assessment:


There are circumstances in which RPE may be worn for an entire session (such as a ward round) and does not need to be changed between each patient. See the guidance for details:


Other models of respirator aside from FFP3 may be used during coronavirus outbreak. See the guidance for details:

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