What is ISO/TS 16973-Classification for the respiratory protective device (RPD) about?
ISO/TS 16973 is a technical specification on respiratory protective devices that discusses the classification for the respiratory protective device (RPD) excluding RPD for underwater application to ensure protection against respiratory hazards.
ISO/TS 16973 contains the classification of Respiratory Protective Devices (RPD) and the related marking by the requirements of the performance standards. The performance requirements are given in the relevant performance standards.
The basic classification, which applies to all RPD, are marked in the following order:
- Protection class
- Work rate class
- Respiratory interface class
Who is ISO/TS 16973-Classification for the RPD for?
ISO/TS 16973 on the classification for the RPD is useful for:
- Respiratory protective device manufacturers
- Respiratory protective device test personnel
- Occupational health and safety departments
- Risk assessment authorities
Why should you use ISO/TS 16973-Classification for the RPD?
Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is a particular type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), used to protect the individual wearer against the inhalation of hazardous substances in the workplace air.
ISO/TS 16973 provides you with the mode of operation, protection classes, work rate, respiratory interface class, supplied breathable gas RPD capacity class, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear class, and much more.
The guidelines provided by ISO/TS 16973 assist you in the classification for the RPD and help in establishing requirements during the product development phase, specifically design controls to ensure protection against the risk of inhalation of hazardous air at the workplace.
With obedience and compliance to ISO/TS 16973, you can enhance the efficacy of the RPD and manufacture a standardized and high-quality product.
