ISO/TC 94/SC 15/WG 1 - Terminology, classification and marking

This document defines terms and specifies units of measurement for respiratory protective devices (RPDs), excluding diving apparatus. It indicates graphical symbols that can be required on RPDs, parts of RPD or instruction manuals in order to instruct the person(s) using the RPD as to its operation. NOTE Terms and definitions for diving apparatus are given in EN 250.

ISO/TS 16973:2016 specifies the classification of Respiratory Protective Devices based on their performance. The performance requirements are given in the relevant performance standards.

ISO/TS 16974:2011 gives guidance on the marking to be used on respiratory protective devices (RPD) and the information to be supplied by the manufacturer/supplier.

ISO/TS 16976‑2:2010 is one part of a series of technical specifications that provide information on factors related to human anthropometry, physiology, ergonomics and performance for the preparation of standards for design, testing and use of respiratory protective devices. ISO/TS 16976‑2:2010 contains information related to anthropometry. In particular, information is given for: anthropometric measurement methods; anthropometric data for head, face and neck dimensions; anthropometric data for torso dimensions; human test panels; models of headforms.

ISO 16972:2010 is applicable to respiratory protective devices. It defines commonly used terms and specifies units of measurement to achieve a uniform interpretation and to prevent ambiguous use. It indicates graphical symbols that may be required to be placed on respiratory protective devices (RPD) or parts of RPD or instruction manuals, in order to instruct the person(s) using the RPD about its operation.

ISO/TS 16976-1:2007 is part of a series that provides information on factors related to human anthropometry, physiology, ergonomics and performance, for the preparation of standards for performance requirements, testing and use of respiratory protective devices. ISO/TS 16976-1:2007 contains information related to respiratory and metabolic responses to rest and work at various intensities. Information is provided for: metabolic rates associated with various intensities of work; oxygen consumption as a function of metabolic rate and minute ventilation for persons representing three body sizes; peak inspiratory flow rates during conditions of speech and no speech for persons representing three body sizes as a function of metabolic rates. The information contained within ISO/TS 16976-1:2007 represents data for healthy adult men and women of approximately 30 years of age, but is applicable for the age range of the general population.