What is ISO 16073‑2-Requirements and test methods for assessing the compatibility of wildland firefighting PPE about?
ISO 16073 discusses requirements and test methods for wildland firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE). ISO 16073‑2 is an international standard on requirements and test methods for assessing the compatibility of wildland firefighting PPE to prevent wildland firefighters from fire hazards.
ISO 16073-2 is the second part of a multi-part series that specifies minimum performance requirements for compatibility of wildland firefighting PPE designed for use for extended periods during wildland firefighting.
Note 1: Activities in support of wildland firefighting, such as the cutting of trees and the use of a chainsaw can require additional compatibility testing to that provided under ISO 16073-2.
Note: ISO 16073-2 does not cover PPE for structural firefighting, for use against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear hazards, or for use where a reflective outer surface is required.
Who is ISO 16073‑2-Requirements and test methods for assessing the compatibility of wildland firefighting PPE for?
ISO 16073‑2 on requirements and test methods for assessing the compatibility of wildland firefighting PPE is useful for:
- Wildland firefighting PPE manufacturers
- Wildland firefighting PPE testers and developers
- Wildland firefighting PPE designers
- Risk assessment departments
- Health and safety departments
Why should you use ISO 16073‑2-Requirements and test methods for assessing the compatibility of wildland firefighting PPE?
Compatibility becomes an issue when different items of PPE that make up an ensemble or combination are worn at the same time. This is because distinct types of PPE may interfere with another type of PPE leading to a reduction in the level of protection provided and/or restrictions in the way it can be worn.
ISO 16073‑2 provides you with compatibility, minimum requirements, test methods for assessing the compatibility of wildland firefighters’ PPE.
The requirements and test methods provided by ISO 16073‑2 assist you to perform a risk assessment to determine if the PPE is suitable for the intended use and to enhance the performance of wildland firefighting PPE.
Adopting ISO 16073‑2 enables you to enhance the efficiency of the wildland firefighting PPE and assist in producing wildland firefighting PPE of higher standard and quality.
What is changed since the last update?
BS ISO 16073‑2:2019 supersedes ISO 16073:2011. BS ISO 16073‑2:2019 has made some technical changes compared to the previous edition ISO 16073:2011. These include:
- The content has been reviewed and separated into several parts
- The respiratory protection has been deleted from the document
