Respirator fit test record redaction is the removal of personal data from the result an employer keeps under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH). The Regulations require control of exposure and related medical surveillance. anonym.plus marks each detail on your device, so the result stays usable while the worker is shielded.
When this applies
Such a result ties a worker to a respirator model and a clearance note. You trim the identifiers before a copy goes to an HSE inspector or contractor.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the result in anonym.plus on your device.
- Local OCR reads a scanned clearance page.
- The tool flags the worker, the NI number, and the tester.
- Keep the respirator model and the pass result.
- Swap or black out the confirmed items.
- Save the clean copy locally.
What you need to provide
- The test result (PDF, DOCX, or scan).
- An operator (Replace keeps the result readable).
- Optional allow-list for the respirator model.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | Lara Quinn → [WORKER] |
| Health | MEDICAL_CONDITION | asthma note → [CONDITION] |
| NI number | UK_NINO | QQ 30 55 77 B → [NINO] |
| Tester | PERSON | fit tester Ahmed → [TESTER] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | tested 01/06/2026 → [DATE] |
| Org | ORGANIZATION | Clyde Yard Ltd → [SITE] |
Compliance achieved
- Evidences the control hierarchy in COSHH 2002 reg. 7, where respiratory protective equipment comes after control at source and must be suitable for the wearer; the face fit test is how that suitability is shown.
- Sits with the equipment duties in the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regs 1992, provision under reg. 4 and training under reg. 9, extended to limb (b) workers from 6 April 2022, while HSWA 1974 s.9 bars charging an employee for it.
- Puts a health note on the right footing: a health record under COSHH 2002 reg. 11 runs for at least 40 years, and information and training under reg. 12 is a duty separate from surveillance.
- Leaves the model and pass result an inspector may require under HSWA 1974 s.20, while worker identifiers go. Offline work keeps the record on your device.
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Limitations & cautions
A clearance note can reveal a respiratory condition. The tool flags listed items, yet a restriction may still hint at the worker's status. Share only the data the inspector or contractor needs.
Frequently asked questions
What must such a record keep?
The respirator model and the pass result let an inspector verify it. Allow-list those while the tool removes worker identifiers.
Is the clinical note covered too?
Yes. A medical note is flagged so a shared copy does not expose a worker's condition.
Is the record uploaded?
No. The app is fully offline, so sensitive data stays on your device.