What is ISO/TS 16975-1-Respiratory 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 Equipment (PPE), used to protect the individual wearer against the inhalation of hazardous substances in the workplace air.
ISO/TS 16975-1 provides you with situations for using RPD, RPD programme, roles and responsibilities, risk assessment and RPD selection, and much more.
The requirements provided by ISO/TS 16975-1 assist you in the selection, maintenance, and use of RPD and establishing and implementing an RPD programme to ensure reduction in the risk of injuries due to inhalation of hazardous air at the workplace.
With obedience and compliance to ISO/TS 16975-1, you can enhance the efficacy of the RPD and manufacture a standardized high-quality product.
