Critical review of international standards for respiratory protective equipment. I. Respiratory protective equipment for particulate laden atmospheres

Journal Article · Sat Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/15298668391405698· OSTI ID:5192474

Ryan, C

The standards for respiratory protective equipment (RPE) from 11 countries and standards organisations were grouped according to type as particulate removing, gas and vapour removing, airline, and self-contained breathing apparatus (open and closed circuit). Each group of standards was further divided into specification and performance requirements. This paper reviews RPE for particulate-laden atmospheres. Summaries and discussion of national requirements are presented. Large differences and some notable omissions exist among standards. Some countries evaluate protection capacity using solid particulate aerosols, others use both solid and liquid, or liquid only. Other differences in filter testing deal with the composition of the test aerosol and the characteristic of the filter measured.

• OSTI ID: 5192474
• Journal Information: Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J.; (United States) Vol. 44:10; ISSN AIHAA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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