PD ISO/TS 16975-2:2016

What is ISO/TS 16975-2 - Respiratory protective device about?

ISO/TS 16975-2 is the second part of an international standard used for Respiratory protective devices. ISO/TS 16975-2  can help in implementing the respiratory protective device while working with hazardous substances. ISO/TS 16975-2 provides brief guidance to assist persons responsible for establishing and implementing a programme for respiratory protective devices (RPD) that meet the performance requirements. Note: There are special applications where the selection of suitable RPD using this guide is not appropriate. These are as follows:

Fire Fighting – structural and wildland firefighting, hazardous materials and rescue applications CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear agents) Marine – shipboard or off-shore firefighting or hazardous materials applications Mining – underground mining or firefighting and rescue applications Escape – general, fire, CBRN, marine and mining

Note 2:  For more detailed information relating to the special applications, refer to ISO/TS 16975-1 . Th...