Approved Work Item
ISO/AWI 16975-3
Respiratory protective devices — Selection, use and maintenance — Part 3: Fit-testing procedures
Reference number
ISO/AWI 16975-3
ISO/AWI 16975-3
Edition 2
© ISO 2024
Approved Work Item
ISO/AWI 16975-3
89602
Abstract
ISO 16975-3:2017 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.
ISO 16975-3:2017 specifies requirements for conducting RPD fit testing and includes
- qualifications/competences of fit-test operators,
- specific fit-testing procedures,
- interpretation of fit-test results, and
- record keeping.
A fit test is not required for escape-only RPD.
General information
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Status: Under developmentStage: New project registered in TC/SC work programme [20.00]
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Edition: 2
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Technical Committee :ISO/TC 94/SC 15
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