What is ISO/TS 16975-1 -R espiratory protective device (RPD) programme about?
ISO/TS 16975 is an international standard on the selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices. ISO/TS 16975-1 provides you best guidance for establishing and implementing a respiratory protective device (RPD) programme to ensure protection against respiratory hazards.
ISO/TS 16975-1 is the first part of a multi-part series that specifies detailed information to assist persons responsible for establishing and implementing a programme for respiratory protective devices (RPD) that meet the performance requirements of the performance standards.
Note1: ISO/TS 16975-1 does not apply to RPD programmes for RPD used exclusively underwater, for use in aircraft, and medical life support respirators and resuscitators.
Note2: The information contained in ISO/TS 16975-1 can be used to assist in the preparation of national or local regulations; however, ISO/TS 16975-1 does not supersede national or local regulations.
Who is ISO/TS 16975-1 - RPD programme for ?
ISO/TS 16975-1 on the RPD programme is useful for:
Respiratory protective device manufacturers
Industrial employees
Occupational health and safety departments
Risk assessment authorities
Quality assurance departments
Why should you use ISO/TS 16975-1 - RPD programme ?
Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is a particular type of Personal Protective Eq...