Hi Barry
 
When carrying out mask fit testing for FFP3 type masks where good fit is essential bitter and sweet solutions are used during the test - it is a taste test rather than smell. You may be able to access info on the 3M web site - they taught us how to carry out the testing or contact me off line if you want some further info. It certainly works and is reassuring for employees who to know the mask doesn't leak and let in the safe "tastes" therefore should provide the protection they need.
 
Brenda Proud
Occupational Health Nurse
 
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Pauline
 
A number of other people have suggested this as an option as well as 'citrex'. I am going to try and get some. Where did you get it?
 
Regards
 
Barry

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I used to use "banana oil" in fit testing for BA equipment, if they could smell the oil the mask was not fitted properly.
 
Regards
Pauline
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Hi all

 

I am putting together a session on risk communication and specifically the engaging of the 5 senses in a training setting. I was wondering whether anyone had come across examples of either taste or smell being used in a OH/H&S context. I was thinking of something like using smell as a way to train hazard identification in say a chemicals setting (almost a scratch and sniff exercise).

 

Any suggestions gratefully accepted

 

Regards

 

Barry

 

Barry Wilkes

Senior Teaching Fellow in Occupational Health and Safety

Warwick Medical School (A-026)

University of Warwick

Gibbet Hill Campus

Coventry

CV4 7AL

Tel: 02476 150457

Fax: 0276 574893

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