Respiratory protective equipment – revised Standard
A revised Standard for the Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment, AS/NZS 1715:2009, sets out the principles of respiratory protection, requirements, and recommendations for the selection, use, and maintenance of personal respiratory protective equipment (RPE) in the workplace.
Safer dry-cleaning machines – new international Standard
A new international Standard helps dry-cleaning machine manufacturers and designers to build safer machines and reduce exposure to dry-cleaning solvents. Dry-cleaning solvents – perchloroethylene or combustible solvents – are potentially dangerous to health. The Standard will also help dry-cleaning manufacturers to implement a controlled approach involving engineering measures, work practices, and personal protection.
ISO 8230 Safety requirements for dry-cleaning machines, has three parts: Part 1, Common safety requirements; Part 2, Machines using perchloroethylene; and Part 3, Machines using combustible solvents.
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AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment
Sets out the principles of respiratory protection, requirements and recommendations for the selection, use and maintenance of personal respiratory protective equipment (RPE) in the workplace. This Standard does not deal with military applications for RPE, but includes special needs of personnel involved in a special response hazardous material (HAZMAT) incident where respiratory concerns need to be addressed. Supersedes AS/NZS 1715:1994.
STANDARD WITHDRAWN
AS/NZS 1715:1994 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices
Superseded by AS/NZS 1715:2009.