What is ISO/TS 16975-2 - Respiratory protective device about?
ISO/TS 16975-2 is the second part of an international standard used for Respiratory protective devices. ISO/TS 16975-2 can help in implementing the respiratory protective device while working with hazardous substances.
ISO/TS 16975-2 provides brief guidance to assist persons responsible for establishing and implementing a programme for respiratory protective devices (RPD) that meet the performance requirements.
Note: There are special applications where the selection of suitable RPD using this guide is not appropriate. These are as follows:
Fire Fighting – structural and wildland firefighting, hazardous materials and rescue applications
CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear agents)
Marine – shipboard or off-shore firefighting or hazardous materials applications
Mining – underground mining or firefighting and rescue applications
Escape – general, fire, CBRN, marine and mining
Note 2: For more detailed information relating to the special applications, refer to ISO/TS 16975-1 . Th...