CEN/TC 79/WG 1 - Terminology, Definitions, Classification, Selection Use and Maintainance

This document specifies the nomenclature for typical components of respiratory protective devices. It does not specify which or how many components are used and where they are located in the apparatus.
The illustrations used are given as examples only for the identification of the different parts and the corresponding terms for facilitating the application. The terms and definitions used are given in EN ISO 16972:2020 and EN 135:1998.
The terms are given in the three official CEN languages.

This European Standard provides guidance on the best practice for establishing and implementing a suitable respiratory protective device programme. It is published to provide a Europe-wide baseline for the selection, use, care and maintenance of respiratory protective devices. It provides guidelines for preparing national guidance in this area. The guidance contained in this European Standard is not intended to be exhaustive, but highlights important aspects to which attention should be given. The recommendations in this European Standard will help to comply with national legislation on this subject where it exists, or with European legislation.
Respiratory protective devices used exclusively in diving and at increased or reduced atmospheric pressures are not covered by this guidance.

This European Standard is applicable to respiratory protective devices. It contains a list of terms which are commonly used in the field of respiratory protection. These terms are listed in the three official CEN languages English, French and German and appear in the respective alphabetical order.  The object of this European Standard is to harmonize the terms used in the field of respiratory protective devices and to support their application in the three official CEN languages.  The definitions are given in EN 132:1998