ISO 16975-3
Respiratory protective devices - Selection, use and maintenance - Part 3: Fit testing procedures
Organization: | ISO |
Publication Date: | 1 September 2017 |
Status: | active |
Page Count: | 36 |
ICS Code (Respiratory protective devices): | 13.340.30 |
scope:
This document specifies guidance on how to conduct fit testing of tight-fitting respiratory protective device (RPD) and on appropriate methods to be used. Fit testing is only one element of a complete RPD programme. The intention of fit testing is to evaluate the effectiveness of the seal between the wearer's face and the respiratory interface (RI). A complete RPD programme is defined in ISO/TS 16975-1.
This document specifies requirements for conducting RPD fit testing and includes
- qualifications/compe
- specific fit-testing procedures,
- interpretation of fit-test results, and
- record keeping.
A fit test is not required for escape-only RPD.
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