Guidance
Fit testing respiratory protective equipment for escape and emergency response on offshore installations
Fit testing respiratory protective equipment for escape and emergency response on offshore installations
- HSE
- Guidance
- Offshore Information Sheet 1/2026
- Evacuation, Escape and RescuePersonal Protective Equipment
- Regulation and legislation
- Breathing apparatusRespirator
- Competence and trainingEmergency responseEvacuation, escape and rescueRisk assessment
- Offshore installation
Summary
Guidance on face-fit testing respiratory protection for offshore escape and emergency response teams. It distinguishes tight-fitting breathing apparatus from escape equipment that does not require fit testing, and addresses risk assessment, clean-shaven policies, prompt donning and training. Dutyholders are advised to review escape provision and ensure emergency responders receive required fit testing.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Breathing apparatus; SCBA; self-contained breathing apparatus.
Classifications: Respirator; respiratory protective equipment; RPE.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.
Offshore Information Sheet 1/2026. Themes: evacuation, escape and rescue, personal protective equipment.