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. This guidance does not apply to selecting RPD against bio aerosols.

Note 3:  Reference addresses selection of RPD for bio aerosols that are capable of causing infection or adverse or allergic response but for which no occupational exposure limits have been established. This guidance does not apply to RPD programmes for RPD used exclusively under water, in aircraft, and medical life support respirators and resuscitators.

Who is ISO/TS 16975-2 - Respiratory protective device for?

ISO/TS 16975-2 on Respiratory protective devices is useful for:

• Chemical industries
• Constructors
• Aerospace industries
• Textile industries
• Metal industries
• Mining industries
• Oil and gas industries

Why should you use ISO/TS 16975-2 - Respiratory protective device?

Respiratory Protective devices are a type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).  This is used in protecting the individual against the inhalation of hazardous substances in the air.

By using ISO/TS 16975-2 you can choose the Respiratory Protective devices according to the operational activity which is to be performed.

With the help of ISO/TS 16975-2, you can maintain and store this Respiratory Protective device in an appropriate manner. ISO/TS 16975-2 can help in improving the performance of these Respiratory Protective devices.