What is ISO 17420‑2 about?
ISO 17420‑2 is the second part of the ISO 17420 series of documents on respiratory protective devices. ISO 17420‑2 is an international standard on performance requirements of filtering RPD.
ISO 17420‑2 specifies requirements for the performance and testing of filtering respiratory protective devices (RPD) in accordance with their classification and for use in the workplace to protect the wearer from hazardous atmospheres and/or environments.
Requirements for RPD elements and components are also specified in ISO 17420‑2.
Who is ISO 17420‑2 for?
ISO 17420‑2 on respiratory protective devices is useful for:
- Respiratory protective device manufacturers
- Respiratory protective device testers
- Any entity related to respiratory protective device quality assurance
Why should you use ISO 17420‑2?
Quality control plans ensure the material and performance level of approved products continue to meet standard requirements. To verify respirators provide the expected level of protection for users, use Standard Testing Procedures.
ISO 17420‑2 provides you with the guidelines on general requirements, RPD elements and components, performance requirements, testing and inspection of filtering RPD.
The requirements and guidelines provided by ISO 17420‑2 assists you in improving the quality and efficacy of filtering RPD and ensuring protection to the wearer from the hazardous environment.
